Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Tops 2,200, Say Taliban
The Taliban said Thursday the death toll from the powerful earthquake in Kunar province has climbed to 2,205, with 3,640 others injured.
The Taliban said Thursday the death toll from the powerful earthquake in Kunar province has climbed to 2,205, with 3,640 others injured.
Deputy Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said rescue teams have recovered hundreds of bodies from the rubble in the districts of Chawkay, Dewagal Dara, Chapa Dara and Manogai. Search and rescue efforts remain under way, he said, adding that tents have been set up for survivors and the delivery of emergency aid is continuing “in an organised manner.”
On Wednesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll had reached 1,457, with 3,394 injured, three days after the quake struck. He also said 6,782 homes were destroyed.
Mujahid said rescue operations were ongoing in Kunar to recover victims’ bodies and that the wounded were being airlifted to hospitals by helicopter.
