Earthquake rescue teams battling to reach survivors in Afghanistan
Summary
Rescue teams are trying to reach survivors after a strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed over 1,400 people. The quake, which happened near the Pakistan border, has injured thousands more and left many trapped in hard-to-reach areas. Relief efforts are difficult due to aftershocks and blocked roads.Key Facts
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border.
- The quake killed more than 1,400 people and injured over 3,700.
- Many survivors are in remote areas that are hard for aid workers to reach.
- Aftershocks continue, causing rockfalls and blocking roads.
- Kunar province had the most casualties; other provinces affected include Nangarhar and Laghman.
- Over 500,000 people are affected by the disaster, according to the United Nations.
- The Taliban government and international organizations like WHO are providing emergency aid.
- Helicopter flights have evacuated about 2,000 injured people to hospitals.
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