Afghanistan’s Herat Reels as Quake Claims 2,400+ Lives

A catastrophic magnitude-6.3 earthquake and aftershocks struck western Afghanistan on October 7, leaving shattered communities and unimaginable loss. Local authorities report entire villages 'utterly destroyed' in Herat province, where over 2,400 people lost their lives.

'My home was erased—everything is gone,' said Naim Shah, a grieving father who lost his son. His village alone saw 1,000 fatalities and 100 collapsed homes, painting a bleak picture of the disaster's scale.

Rescue teams face immense challenges reaching remote areas, with survivors describing scenes of chaos. Analysts warn of a 'generational crisis' as infrastructure crumbles and winter approaches. Aid groups urge global support to prevent further suffering.

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Bereaved villagers in Afghanistan's Herat describe quake devastation

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