A devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has claimed 622 lives and injured 1,555 people, according to the Ministry of Interior Affairs. Kunar province bore the brunt with 610 fatalities and 1,300 injuries, while Nangarhar reported 12 deaths and 255 injuries. Entire villages lie in ruins, with rescue teams scrambling to assist survivors.
Race Against Time
Security, medical, and logistics teams are working around the clock to deliver aid. Helicopters from Afghanistan’s defense ministry are airlifting critically injured patients to Nangarhar Regional Hospital, as local media reports "heartbreaking scenes" of collapsed homes and displaced families.
Global Solidarity Needed
With winter approaching, international aid organizations are urged to support relief efforts. The disaster highlights Afghanistan’s vulnerability to natural crises amid ongoing economic challenges. Stay tuned for updates as rescue operations continue.
