Sep 2, 2025 1:24 PM - The Associated Press
Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400
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The earthquake struck Sunday night, flattening villages and trapping people under rubble. (Photo- The Canadian Press)
The Taliban reports that a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000. The United Nations warns of a potential rise in casualties.
The earthquake struck Sunday night, flattening villages and trapping people under rubble. Rough terrain is hampering rescue efforts, with commandos air-dropped to evacuate the injured.
The Taliban has appealed for international assistance on Tuesday, but aid is limited due to global crises and reduced budgets. Many health facilities have closed due to funding cuts, overwhelming the remaining ones.
Authorities have set up camps and centers to coordinate aid and rescue efforts.
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