🚨 Earthquake Alert: On Sunday at 11:47 p.m. local time, a magnitude-6.0 quake hit eastern Afghanistan, its epicenter 27 km northeast of Jalalabad. The tremors struck at a shallow depth of 8 km, unleashing powerful shocks across Kunar province and beyond.
💔 Initial reports confirm at least 812 lives lost and 2,817 injured. The hardest-hit districts in Kunar—Nurgal, Suki, Watapur, and Chapa Dara—bear the brunt with around 800 deaths and 2,500 injuries. Neighboring provinces aren’t spared: Nangarhar counts 12 fatalities and 255 injuries, Laghman reports 58 injuries, and Nuristan adds four more.
🏔️ The region’s rugged terrain makes rescue operations challenging, like navigating a level straight out of an adventure game. But relief teams from government agencies and local volunteers are on the move, racing against time to reach remote villages. Helicopters, all-terrain vehicles and on-foot caravans are delivering medical aid, blankets, and food to those trapped or displaced.
📈 Authorities warn these figures may rise as assessments continue. In the meantime, residents of the affected areas remain hopeful, sending prayers and support through social media and community networks. It’s a stark reminder of nature’s power—and the human spirit’s resilience.
🙏 How you can help: Stay tuned to verified channels for updates, support reputable relief organizations, and share reliable information to keep loved ones informed. In times like these, every voice and every action counts.
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Over 800 dead, nearly 3,000 injured in eastern Afghanistan earthquake
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