Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.
Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.
By Sarah Shamim
A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit Afghanistan near its border with Pakistan.
The death toll from Sunday night’s disaster has risen to more than 800 people, according to the government. Flooding and debris have hampered rescue efforts.
Here is more about what happened and why Afghanistan is vulnerable to earthquakes:
Officials say at least 812 people killed and 2,817 injured after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan.
Officials say at least 812 people killed and 2,817 injured after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan.
Officials say at least 812 people killed and 2,817 injured after the magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan.
Officials say at least 812 people killed and 2,817 injured after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan.
There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
Hundreds of people are thought to have died in the quake, which struck in a mountainous eastern region.
Death toll from Afghanistan’s earthquake rises to 812
