Worldwide Reaction Trails Afghan Quake As Rescue Operations Continue (PHOTOS)

Death toll from Afghan earthquake rises to over 1,400
More than 5,000 homes destroyed as survivors trapped
Rescue efforts slowed by blocked roads, rough terrain

Afghanistan is reeling from a powerful earthquake that has claimed over 1,400 lives, leaving thousands injured and entire communities flattened.

According to Eko Hot Blog, Rescue efforts remain in full swing as authorities confirm that more than 1,411 people have died and over 3,124 others are battling injuries in the wake of the disaster.

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The powerful tremor triggered landslides and wiped out over 5,400 homes, according to official reports.

“The number of casualties is likely to climb, as many victims are still beneath the rubble,” said Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He added that rescue operations are ongoing despite the difficult conditions.

The Afghan Red Crescent Society also expressed concern over the slow pace of relief. “Several people are trapped under collapsed buildings,” the agency noted in a statement.

“Emergency teams are working, but reaching the affected areas remains a huge challenge.”
Access to the mountainous eastern region, where the quake struck hardest, has been severely limited.

Landslides have blocked roads, forcing aid workers to trek by foot in some parts. Helicopters have also been deployed to evacuate the critically injured.

This earthquake adds to the long list of natural disasters the Afghanistan people has faced in recent years as Local authorities continues to take full swing at rescue operations.

More details soon…

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