US EditionTwo powerful aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes killed 2,200
The 6.0 magnitude quake and aftershocks destroyed over 6,700 homes, caused 2,205 deaths and 3,640 injuries, with relief efforts hindered by landslides and limited resources, officials said.
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck just before midnight on Sunday in eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 2,200 people and devastating Nangarhar and Kunar provinces.
- This earthquake followed earlier tremors on Thursday and Friday, including a 5.4 magnitude quake and multiple aftershocks 12 hours apart on Friday, which caused injuries and complicated rescue efforts due to landslides and blocked roads.
- Rescue teams recovered bodies from the debris as survivors searched for their relatives, with many choosing to stay outside due to fears of further tremors and the weakened soil conditions caused by heavy rainfall in the earthquake-vulnerable Hindu Kush area.
- The Taliban administration reported 2,205 deaths and 3,640 injuries, with over 6,700 homes destroyed, while aid groups highlighted a critical $4 million funding gap threatening to delay relief activities.
- Humanitarian officials stressed Afghanistan’s fragile healthcare system faces strain from recent deportations and rising disease risks linked to overcrowding, unsafe water, and poor waste management, urging donors to provide funds beyond immediate aid.
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Aftershocks pummel Afghanistan after earthquakes kill 2,200
Two powerful aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan 12 hours apart, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday in a region where earthquakes have killed about 2,200 people as rescuers battled mountainous terrain and harsh weather. Survivors in the earthquake-prone region are scrambling for basic amenities as the United Nations and other agencies warn of a critical need for funds, food, medical supplies and shelter, with the World …
Five days ago, severe earthquakes shook the east of Afghanistan. Shafi Shirzad of the Bonn aid organization "Help – Help for self-help" reports about his deployment in the affected areas.
Fresh Aftershocks Rattle Afghanistan After 2,200 Quake Deaths
NEWS BRIEF Two powerful aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan within 12 hours, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis triggered by earlier earthquakes that killed 2,200 people and destroyed over 6,700 homes. Rescue efforts are hampered by landslides and blocked roads, while the WHO warns of disease risks and a critical $4 million funding shortfall for essential aid. The […] The post Fresh Aftershocks Rattle Afghanistan After 2,200 Quake Deaths appe…
Two powerful aftershocks pummel Afghanistan after earthquakes kill 2,200
Two powerful aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan 12 hours apart, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday in a region where earthquakes have killed about 2,200 people as rescuers battled mountainous terrain and harsh weather.
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