A catastrophic magnitude-6.1 earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan's Paktika Province near Khost early Saturday, leaving over 1,000 dead in its wake. The Afghan interim government swiftly mobilized emergency teams to the disaster zone, calling it one of the deadliest quakes in the country's recent history. 🚨
The Human Toll
Rescue workers scramble through rubble as survivors share harrowing accounts of villages 'flattened in seconds.' Footage from CGTN Global Stringer reveals collapsed homes and makeshift shelters, while officials warn the death toll may rise as remote areas remain inaccessible. 💔
Global Response
While local authorities lead relief operations, international aid organizations monitor the situation closely. The disaster highlights Afghanistan's vulnerability to natural crises amid ongoing economic challenges. 👥 Humanitarian groups urge tech-savvy youth worldwide to support verified relief campaigns through digital platforms.
