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Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises, survivors face aid crunch
KABUL/MAZAR DARA: Rescue workers battled to pull bodies from the rubble of homes razed in Afghanistan’s earthquakes this week, as time runs out for survivors, who face a bleak future with global aid agencies warning of dwindling funds for food, shelter and medicines. Search operations ran late into Wednesday in the quake-hit mountainous eastern areas as more bodies were dug out, the Taliban administration said, adding that the death toll had crossed 1,457 but exact numbers had yet to be compiled.
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aljazeera.com
Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far
Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.
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bbc.com
More than 800 killed after strong quake hits Afghanistan
There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
