A powerful magnitude-6.0 earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, leaving at least 800 dead and nearly 3,000 injured in one of the deadliest seismic events to hit the region this year. Rescue teams are racing against time to reach remote villages as collapsed homes and landslides complicate relief efforts.
Initial reports suggest entire communities have been flattened, with thousands displaced amid Afghanistan's monsoon season. The quake's shallow depth amplified destruction in mountainous areas already vulnerable to natural disasters. Local authorities warn the death toll could rise as communication lines are restored to isolated districts.
International aid organizations have mobilized emergency response teams, while neighboring countries offered assistance. The disaster highlights Asia's ongoing challenges with seismic risks, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure resilience.
