A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the city of Jalalabad, causing massive destruction and significant loss of life. Authorities report that more than 800 people have died and thousands are injured, with the death toll expected to rise.
The quake affected villages in the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar late Sunday night, with tremors felt as far as Kabul and neighboring countries, including Pakistan and India.
Impact and Challenges
- Many homes and buildings were destroyed, leaving families homeless and in urgent need of aid.
- Rescue teams face severe challenges due to the region’s remote, mountainous terrain and bad weather conditions.
- Helicopters are being used to ferry the injured to hospitals, while residents struggle to dig survivors out of the rubble.
- The shallow depth of the quake contributed to the severe damage.
Response and Future Outlook
- The Taliban government has called for international assistance to manage the disaster response.
- Emergency efforts continue as fears mount over the rising human toll and the difficulty accessing isolated communities.
- This tragedy marks one of Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquakes in recent history, further stressing the fragile region.
Stay tuned to Questiqa World News for more latest updates on this developing situation.
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