Afghanistan Earthquake: Hundreds Dead

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Devastating Earthquake: A⁢ powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan,specifically the Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.
High‍ Casualties: at least 610 people were killed and 1,300 injured in Kunar, with a dozen deaths and hundreds injured ⁢in Nangarhar. Widespread Destruction: Many houses have been destroyed, with one⁤ villager reporting that almost ⁤an entire village in Nurgal district collapsed. People are trapped⁢ under ⁣rubble.
Poorly Constructed Buildings: Afghanistan’s buildings are often⁣ low-rise and made⁣ of ⁤vulnerable materials like mud brick and wood, ⁢making them susceptible⁣ to ⁣collapse.
Remote and Arduous Terrain: The mountainous terrain and poor⁣ interaction infrastructure are hindering rescue efforts.
Rescue Operations Underway: ‍ Medical teams have been dispatched from Kunar, Nangarhar, and Kabul to⁣ assist with ‍rescue and ‍medical ‍care.
* Urgent Need for Help: Residents are pleading for assistance in removing bodies from the rubble ⁤and⁤ rescuing ‍those still⁢ trapped.