A devastating magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, claiming over 800 lives and injuring nearly 3,000 people. Rescue teams are scrambling to reach remote villages as survivors face collapsed homes and limited access to medical care. ๐๐
Local officials described the quake as "one of the deadliest in decades," with entire families trapped under rubble. The hardest-hit areas include mountainous regions near the Pakistan border, where landslides have further complicated relief efforts. ๐๏ธโ ๏ธ
International aid organizations like the Red Crescent are mobilizing supplies, while social media floods with calls for urgent donations. "Weโre racing against time," said one volunteer, echoing the global urgency to help. ๐ช๐
This tragedy highlights Afghanistanโs vulnerability to natural disasters amid ongoing economic challenges. Stay tuned for updates as the death toll could rise. ๐๐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com