Aerial search for survivors after Afghan quake kills 800 people
Summary
A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed 800 people and injured 1,800 more. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with helicopters searching remote villages for survivors. The Taliban government has asked for international help, and countries like the UK and India have pledged aid.Key Facts
- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck eastern Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan.
- 800 people have died and 1,800 have been injured in the earthquake.
- Rescue teams are using helicopters to find survivors because roads are blocked and the area is mountainous.
- The Taliban government has requested international aid to assist with relief efforts.
- The United Nations has released emergency funds, and the UK has pledged £1 million in aid.
- The region is earthquake-prone due to its location on fault lines where tectonic plates meet.
- In 2023, another series of earthquakes in Afghanistan killed over 1,400 people.
- Afghanistan is facing severe drought and a hunger crisis, with reduced international aid.
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