Earthquake causes massive devastation in Afghanistan, more than 2000 people dead so far

The earthquake that occurred in the western part of Afghanistan on Saturday has caused huge devastation. So far, more than 2000 people have died in the country due to the earthquake. At the same time, thousands of people have been injured and rendered homeless. Taliban spokesperson has given this information. The intensity of the earthquake that occurred in the country was 6.3 on the Richter scale.

Yesterday's terrible earthquake in Afghanistan has caused huge devastation. News agency AP quoted Taliban spokesperson as saying that so far more than 2000 people have died in the country due to the earthquake. Thousands of people are injured. The latest earthquake is one of the deadliest earthquakes to hit the country in two decades. Appealing for immediate help, the spokesperson of the country's Ministry of Information and Culture, Abdul Wahid Rayan, said that about 6 villages have been destroyed by the earthquake and hundreds of citizens are buried under the debris. He said that 465 houses in the country have been razed to the ground and 135 have been damaged.

Hundreds of people are still buried under the debris

Regarding the earthquake, the United Nations has said that the number of casualties in the country may increase further, because search and rescue operations are going on. According to media reports, some people may be trapped under the collapsed buildings. Meanwhile, Disaster Authority spokesperson Mohammad Abdullah Jan has said that four villages in Zenda Jan district of Herat province have been most damaged by the earthquake.

Almost 2,000 people killed in powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan's west, says Taliban spokesman, reports AP

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Afghanistan was shaken by three tremendous earthquakes

The Geological Survey said the epicenter of the earthquake was about 40 kilometers northwest of Herat city. After the earthquake, there were three strong aftershocks, whose intensity was 6.3, 5.9 and 5.5. After these tremors, light tremors were also felt. The World Health Organization in Afghanistan said it had dispatched ambulance cars to Zenda Jan to transport casualties to hospitals.

Taliban made this appeal to local organizations

The Taliban has appealed to local organizations to reach the earthquake-affected areas as soon as possible so that the injured can be helped. We have to provide shelter to the homeless and provide food to the survivors. He said that security agencies should use all their resources and facilities to rescue people trapped under the debris. In the video going viral on social media, hundreds of people are seen on the streets outside their homes and offices in Herat city.