Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32am on 01 Sep 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on Monday, killing at least 250 people and injuring over 400. The epicentre was near Jalalabad, where buildings collapsed and entire villages were damaged. Rescue teams are searching for survivors under the rubble, but officials warn the toll may rise. Health ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman said, “The number of casualties is high, and our teams are still on site.” After the main quake, a 4.7 magnitude aftershock followed. Tremors were also felt in Pakistan. This is the deadliest earthquake since 2023, highlighting Afghanistan’s vulnerability to disasters in the Hindu Kush mountains. (PC: HT)
