A catastrophic 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck Afghanistan, leaving at least 800 dead and over 1,300 injured. The disaster hit near Jalalabad, close to the Pakistan border, in the dead of night. Taliban officials confirmed the rising death toll as rescue teams scramble to save lives in remote mountainous regions. ‘It will take time to get exact information,’ a health ministry spokesperson warned.
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Publish Now Fast • Reliable • Global Reach Read the full storyThe quake struck at midnight local time, catching many off guard in eastern provinces like Nangarhar and Kunar.
‘We have launched a massive rescue operation and mobilized hundreds of people to help,’ said Sharafat Zaman, Afghan Public Health Ministry spokesperson.
Social media is flooded with grief, with influencers like journalist Bilal Sarwary tweeting about the urgent need for international aid to support rescue efforts.
This is a stark reminder of how fragile life can be. Could more be done to prepare remote areas for such disasters? Let’s talk about how we can help—share your ideas.
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