Afghanistan Earthquake: Hundreds Dead, Thousands Injured in Devastating Quake
ReutersSeptember 5, 20251 min25,168 views
7 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβDevastating Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan
- π An earthquake, described as one of the worst to hit the country, has flattened entire villages overnight, killing hundreds and injuring thousands.
- π The quake struck eastern and northeastern provinces including Kunar, Nangaha, Lakman, and Nurustan.
- π The magnitude 6 quake occurred at midnight local time at a depth of approximately 6 miles.
Rescue Efforts and Challenges
- π Residents and soldiers are desperately searching for survivors amidst the debris of collapsed mudbrick homes.
- π Military helicopters are being used to transport the wounded to hospitals.
- β°οΈ Rescuers face significant challenges reaching remote, mountainous areas, many of which are cut off from mobile networks.
- πΆ Some disaster-hit areas required a five to six-hour walk to reach.
Additional Threats and Humanitarian Crisis
- π§οΈ Heavy rainfall in the region adds the threat of landslides and rock slides.
- β£οΈ Efforts are underway to quickly dispose of animal carcasses to minimize the risk of water contamination.
- π This is Afghanistan's third major deadly earthquake since the Taliban takeover in 2021, further straining the nation's resources.
- π The country is already grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis due to a sharp drop in foreign aid and mass deportations from neighboring countries.
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