Why it matters:
Afghanistan lacks strong infrastructure, and the domestic relief capacity there is very limited.
The big picture:
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake at a depth of 8 kilometers struck several provinces of Afghanistan at midnight, killing more than 800 people and injuring 2500, and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and homes.
Afghanistan is constantly exposed to devastating earthquakes due to its location on active seismic faults at the border of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
What he's saying:
Zabihullah Mujahid, the main spokesperson for the Taliban rule, reported that in Kunar province alone, approximately 800 people have died and 2,500 others have been injured.
Local Taliban officials in Kunar noted that villages such as Wadir, Shomash, Masood, and Erit in the Nurgal district have been destroyed.
Key points:
- Local authorities are concerned about aftershocks, particularly felt in Nangarhar.
- There is a critical need for blood donations as hospitals in Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman face severe shortages.
Go deeper:
Earthquake victims in Afghanistan continue to suffer aftermaths
Zohre Khazaee - Zohre Khazaee
