Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:16am on 11 Oct 2023,Wednesday International
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan, near Herat, following a previous quake that killed over 2,000 people and devastated villages. The latest earthquake occurred 28 kilometers outside Herat, with significant depth. Taliban officials confirmed thousands of deaths and injuries, though specific figures were not provided. Many villages, including Naib Rafi, faced extensive destruction, leaving few survivors. Volunteers worked tirelessly on mass burials. Approximately 2,000 houses across 20 villages were destroyed, and the affected area lacks adequate medical facilities, adding to the challenges faced by the community.
