Hope fades for finding survivors after Afghan quake kills more than 1,400
Summary
A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 people and injured around 3,124. Rescuers are having difficulty reaching remote villages to help survivors. The international community, including the United Nations and various countries, is providing aid to the affected regions.Key Facts
- A magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, mainly affecting the Kunar province.
- The earthquake has resulted in at least 1,411 deaths and 3,124 injuries, according to Taliban authorities.
- Many villages remain inaccessible due to landslides, complicating rescue efforts.
- Humanitarian groups are struggling to provide assistance due to these access issues.
- The United Nations released $10 million combined from two funds to aid the relief efforts.
- Other countries, including the United Kingdom, European Union, United Arab Emirates, India, and China, have pledged additional support.
- A small mobile clinic has been set up in one of the affected villages to provide emergency care.
- Hundreds of thousands of people in Afghanistan could be impacted by this disaster.
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