Strong earthquakes have historically struck Afghanistan, which is surrounded by mountains, frequently in the untamed Hindu Kush region that borders Pakistan.At least 100 people were killed and a further 500 injured in todays 6.3 magnitude #earthquake in Herat Province. Read more here about ongoing humanitarian response efforts in our latest Flash Update:👇https://t.co/bPOPyh75WO— OCHA Afghanistan (@OCHAAfg) October 7, 2023Deadliest of them all!In the deadliest tremors to hit the earthquake-prone nation in years, powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed more than 2,000 people and injured more than 9,000, according to the Taliban government on Sunday..@WHO extends our thoughts to the people of Herat, @Afghanistan who have been affected by the earthquake today. We have sent medicines & medical supplies to the hospitals to support treatment of those wounded. Our warehouse is ready to deploy for additional medicines as needed. pic.twitter.com/2WkDBophEc— WHO Afghanistan (@WHOAfghanistan) October 7, 2023When isolated areas are affected, death rates frequently increase, and decades of war have destroyed infrastructure, making relief and rescue activities challenging.In the past, Afghanistans mountainous surroundings have been subjected to numerous strong earthquakes in the untamed Hindu Kush region that borders Pakistan.The death toll rises beyondAccording to the Taliban administration on Sunday, massive earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed more than 2,000 people and injured more than 9,000—the countrys biggest tremor in years.In the past, Afghanistans mountainous surroundings have been subjected to numerous strong earthquakes in the untamed Hindu Kush region that borders Pakistan. When remote areas are hit, death rates usually rise, and because infrastructure has been devastated by decades of war, relief and rescue efforts are difficult.All-rounder at the aid!Afghanistani cricketer Rashid Khan, who is currently in India for the Cricket World Cup 2023, also tweeted about the earthquake, showing his support for the people of his country. He also declared that he is his CWC, donating match fees to aid the families of the fallen.I learned with great sadness about the tragic consequences of the earthquake that struck the western provinces (Herat, Farah, and Badghis) of Afghanistan. I am donating all of my #CWC23 match fees to help the affected people.Soon, we will be launching a fundraising campaign to… pic.twitter.com/dHAO1IGQlq— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) October 8, 2023previous shakedownsA magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck the sparsely populated northeastern province of Badakhshan, 40 km (25 miles) southeast of Jurm village, killing at least 13 people in Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan.
