Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:50pm on 02 Sep 2025,Tuesday International
A powerful aftershock of magnitude 5.2 struck eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, two days after a massive quake killed more than 1,400 people and injured 3,000. Most deaths were reported in Kunar province, where many villages remain buried under rubble. Landslides have blocked roads, forcing helicopters to rescue survivors. The Taliban government has appealed for global aid, while the UN and several countries, including the UK, India, China, and Switzerland, have pledged support. Survivors shared stories of losing entire families. Aid groups warned of food, water, and medical shortages, saying the crisis has worsened Afghanistan’s already dire humanitarian situation.
