LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Over 800 people have been confirmed dead following an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan.
Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani confirmed that the vast majority of the deaths reported so far were in Kunar province.
Al Jazeera reported that 2,500people have been injured after an earthquake destroyed numerous villages in the province of Kunar on Sunday, August 31.
According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 6 earthquake struck just before midnight local time in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan.
In a statement, UNICEF Afghanistan said it had deployed mobile health teams to the impacted areas and is supporting health facilities providing urgent care for children and families.
Various world leaders have issued condolence messages to the victims affected by the earthquake, which has been described as the worst in Afghanistan’s history.
António Guterres:
“I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake that hit the country earlier today. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. The @UN team in Afghanistan is mobilised and will spare no effort to assist those in need in the affected areas.”
“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this difficult hour, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid and relief to those affected.”
“#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased following the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, resulting in a number of casualties.”
“Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, which shook Kabul & was also felt in various parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad. With reports confirming hundreds of precious human lives lost & villages destroyed, our hearts go out to the victims and their families. On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, I extend my heartfelt condolences & prayers to the bereaved families.”
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