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Iran (Islamic Republic of):Snowstorm:2008/01/07
Duration 2008/01/07 The heaviest snowfall in more than a decade has left at least 21 people dead in Iran -- some buried under avalanches, some frozen to death and others killed in traffic accidents, state media reported Monday. Country or District Iran (Islamic Republic of) Name Snowstorm
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- BBC news 2008/01/07
In Iran, heavy snow over recent days has seen eight people frozen to death after being trapped in their cars.- CNN.com 2008/01/07
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