A powerful earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, causing massive devastation and loss of life. The tremor, registering a magnitude of 6.0, hit a remote mountainous region late Sunday night. Rescue teams are struggling to reach isolated villages because of the difficult terrain. Authorities report that more than 1,400 people have died, with thousands more injured. The earthquake has destroyed many homes, leaving entire households wiped out.
Just less than 48 hours later, another earthquake of magnitude 5.5 shook the same region, causing additional fear and uncertainty among survivors. Afghans are desperately digging graves with pickaxes, burying their loved ones by hand. The Taliban government has called for international aid to help with the rescue and recovery efforts, but concerns remain due to recent cuts in Western aid.
The disaster has deeply affected communities both in Afghanistan and abroad, including the Afghan American community in Sacramento, who are heartbroken over the tragedy. Aid organizations and governments worldwide are monitoring the situation closely and responding to the urgent needs of those affected.
This earthquake is one of the deadliest in Afghanistan’s recent history. Experts say the region is prone to earthquakes due to its location near tectonic plate boundaries.
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