Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 Amid Urgent Rescue Efforts
Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 Amid Urgent Rescue Efforts A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake has tragically claimed the lives of over 1,400 people in eastern Afghanistan, officials confirmed today. The devastating tremor, which struck approximately 17 miles east of Jalalabad, close to the border with Pakistan, has triggered a significant humanitarian crisis. The death toll has climbed rapidly since initial reports, underscoring the severe impact on communities in the affected region. While precise figures for the injured are still…