Hey fam, a devastating earthquake has rocked eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, leaving at least 622 people dead and 1,555 injured 😢. According to the Ministry of Interior Affairs, the hardest-hit area is Kunar, where 610 lives were lost and around 1,300 people hurt, with many homes flattened. In neighbouring Nangarhar, 12 residents were killed, 255 wounded, and dozens of houses damaged.
Local responders from the Ministries of Defense, Interior, and Public Health are pulling out all the stops. Rescue teams have been airlifting the injured to Nangarhar Regional Hospital 🚑, while security, medical, transport, and food support crews are on the ground delivering life-saving aid. It’s a race against time to reach remote villages and offer shelter, clean water, and basic supplies.
For many, the quake is a stark reminder of how fragile life can be—especially when it strikes without warning. Our thoughts are with the families who’ve lost loved ones and with those struggling to rebuild in the wake of this tragedy. Let’s keep the conversation alive on social media, share verified info, and stand in solidarity with those affected 🙏.
Stay tuned for more updates on rescue efforts and support options as the situation develops.
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At least 622 killed, 1,555 injured in eastern Afghanistan earthquake
cgtn.com
