2023-10-08 08:56:06
Kabul: The death toll from the earthquake in Afghanistan has crossed 2000. This was reported by news agency Archyde.com citing Taliban sources. It is reported that the number of injured will be around ten thousand. It is reported that the death toll will increase as the condition of many people is critical.
The village, 30 km from the provincial capital Herat, was devastated by the earthquake. Reports are coming out that more than a thousand people have been saved. A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on Saturday. After this, it is reported that there were eight tremors.
Government spokesperson Bilal Karimi said that the number of injured is very high. It is reported that hundreds of houses and buildings have been destroyed. Efforts are on to rescue those trapped in the debris.
12 villages were affected by the earthquake. More than 600 houses were destroyed and 4,200 people were affected by the disaster. Houses collapsed at the first shock. Many are still unknown. Karimi said that the search is on.
English Summary: Powerful Afghan Earthquake Kills Over 1,000
1696803734
#Afghanistan #Earthquake #Death #Toll #Passes #Rise #people #injured
