article_snippet: Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN)For almost a week, avalanches caused by heavy snowstorms have killed 196 people in the mountainous province of Panjshir, Afghanistan, officials said on Monday.
article_snippet: Ten new avalanches were reported early Monday morning, without any casualties.
article_snippet: Over the weekend, a total of 40 avalanches hit the area, said Hakimi.
article_snippet: However, authorities fear the toll from deadly avalanche will grow much higher since rescue personnel have yet to reach the worst affected areas.
highlights_snippet: Authorities fear the toll from deadly avalanche will grow higher .
  