Snow And Steady

February 06, 2012 10:47 GMT

Heavy snowfalls and subzero temperatures in Uzbekistan have been coupled with frequent power cuts and fuel shortages. Even in the capital, Tashkent, households receive only two hours of natural gas supply each day.

While nationwide electricity rationing and powers cuts are routine in Uzbekistan, it is the first time that the capital has experienced energy shortages.

As temperatures dropped to -25 and -35 Celsius in some areas, parents were asked by schools to provide firewood and coal to heat classrooms.

Up to 30 centimeters of snow fell in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Up to 1 meter of snow fell in the Afghan capital, Kabul, while in the worst-affected areas in the north more than 3 meters of snow were reported.

Heavy snow and avalanches across Afghanistan have killed nearly 30 people, including many children who have succumbed to the extreme cold.

Kabul, Afghanistan

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