Afghanistan quake death toll passes 2200 as food supplies run low
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A powerful aftershock struck eastern Afghanistan late on Thursday night. More than 2,200 people have already died the quake. Rescue crews are still searching remote villages, but rescue efforts are hampered by rough terrain and aftershocks. The World Food Programme says food stocks are running low and could be exhausted within weeks.
Breakdown
- A magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, destroying entire villages. 7s
- Rescue efforts are hindered by landslides, blocked roads, and slow aid delivery. 17s
- Hospitals are overwhelmed with injured survivors, many of whom have lost family members. 57s
- The Afghan government has appealed for more international aid, but response has been slow. 1m 29s
- The earthquake adds to Afghanistan's ongoing crises, including drought and economic collapse. 1m 47s