Afghanistan, Sep. 1: At least 800 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan at 11:47 pm (Afghan time) on Sunday. The earthquake completely destroyed three villages and killed 35 people from a single village in the country's Kunar region. The epicenter of the tremor was just 8 km deep, and the magnitude 6 earthquake occurred 140 km from the country's capital Kabul, the Taliban government said in an official statement.
The earthquake struck in the Kunar region of western Afghanistan, which is 90 percent mountainous and has caused extensive damage. The roads in this area are narrow, making it difficult to rescue and provide food to the earthquake-affected and displaced people. Hundreds of houses were damaged in districts such as Nur Gul, Soki, Watpur, Manogi and Chapadare, with some houses completely destroyed.
Locals told the media that the earth shook 10-12 times on Sunday night.More than 1,000 people died in a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan in 2022. The earthquake that struck on Sunday night was the most devastating since then.
Support from India - PM condoles
In a statement posted on social media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his support and condolences to the victims of the earthquake. “Deeply saddened by the loss of life in the earthquake in Afghanistan. Our prayers are with the families of the deceased in this difficult time and we wish the injured a speedy recovery,” he wrote. “India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance and relief to the victims,” he said. “Our condolences to the families of the victims and our prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.
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