More than 800 killed after strong quake hits Afghanistan
Summary
A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed more than 800 people and injured nearly 3,000. Most casualties occurred in the remote mountainous Kunar province, making rescue efforts difficult. The area lacks proper roads and communications, and recent weather issues have further hampered rescue operations.Key Facts
- A magnitude-six earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan around midnight on Sunday.
- Over 800 people died, and nearly 3,000 were injured.
- The hardest-hit area is Kunar province, where entire villages were destroyed.
- The epicenter of the quake was about 27km east of Jalalabad, in Nangarhar province.
- Roads are blocked or inaccessible, so helicopters are needed for rescue missions.
- There have been over 100 rescue flights since conditions improved.
- Hospitals are overwhelmed with victims, complicating medical care.
- Recent floods and landslides have made rescue operations even more challenging.
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