Rescue and relief hindered as Afghanistan quake toll exceeds 2,200
Summary
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 2,200 people, primarily in Kunar Province, with rescue efforts hindered by difficult terrain and ongoing aftershocks.
Key Points
- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 2,200 people.
- Most casualties were in Kunar Province, with deaths also in Nangarhar and Laghman provinces.
- Rescue operations are delayed due to mountainous terrain and repeated aftershocks causing rockfalls.
- The disaster worsens an ongoing humanitarian crisis marked by poverty, drought, and refugee influx.
