The death toll from Afghanistan's devastating earthquake has risen to 1,124, with 3,251 injured and over 8,000 homes destroyed, according to the Afghan Red Crescent Society. The humanitarian group confirmed the updated figures on Tuesday, highlighting the scale of destruction in one of the deadliest seismic events to hit the country in decades.
Remote villages in mountainous regions bore the brunt of the disaster, with rescue teams struggling to reach survivors due to damaged infrastructure and rugged terrain. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency as displaced families face acute shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies.
"Entire communities have been flattened in minutes," said a Red Crescent spokesperson, emphasizing the urgent need for international aid. The earthquake comes amid Afghanistan's ongoing economic crisis, complicating relief efforts in a nation where 24 million people already require humanitarian assistance.
Neighboring countries and global organizations are mobilizing emergency response teams, while the United Nations prepares to coordinate cross-border aid deliveries. Meteorologists warn of potential aftershocks in the coming days, adding urgency to stabilization efforts.
