Kabul, Oct 8 (EFE).- The death toll from devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan surged to over 2,000 on Sunday, a day after a series of seven tremors rocked the western province of Herat, said officials. The initial 6.3-magnitude earthquake, followed by strong aftershocks, left 1,240 people injured and caused extensive destruction in the already struggling country, …
Kabul, Oct 8 (EFE).- The death toll from devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan neared 2,500 on Sunday, a day after a series of seven tremors rocked the western province of Herat, said officials. The initial 6.3-magnitude earthquake, followed by strong aftershocks, left more than 2,000 people injured and caused extensive destruction in the already struggling country, …
Local men rushed to search the rubble of collapsed houses in rural areas of Afghanistan's Zindah Jan district in Herat Province following a series of powerful earthquakes. Some of the volunteers were devastated to find their loved ones dead. RFE/RL has obtained videos shot by local people shortly after the quakes on October 7. (WARNING: Some viewers may find this content disturbing.)
Kabul, Oct 8 (EFE).- “Am I the only survivor,” a heart-wrenching cry echoes through the rubble after a devastating earthquake and aftershocks hit Afghanistan, leaving thousands dead and injured. The man with tears in his eyes was desperately searching for his entire family trapped beneath the remains of his house destroyed in the tremor that …
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