Afghanistan Earthquake: A mighty quake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale in western Afghanistan has scared and killed people, and continuous destruction is reported. As the news comes in, some buildings are reported to have fallen, and at the same time, the houses of the people, small and big, are utterly demolished. Entire villages are reported to be completely turned to dust. Emergency services have already reached the spot, and members of the community are engaged in removing those stuck under the ruins while they look at the tragedy of destruction.
Over 600 Lives Lost
The officials say the death toll of humans is over 600 due to the disaster. The highest number of deaths has been reported in the villages of Herat province, where most people are trapped under the piles of houses. The people saving lives are saying that, as access to new areas has not been established, the death toll will increase soon because of the victims that have not been found yet.
Thousands Injured in the Quake
Besides deaths, more than a thousand people were hurt in the earthquake. Pediatric and general hospitals in Herat and the adjacent districts are overcrowded and not able to meet the demand for urgent medical aid. Most of the injured have been taken to provisional spaces for medical treatment since local clinics are saturated with patients.
Rescue and Relief Operations Underway
In addition to the help of local volunteers, rescue staff are working day and night to clear the rubble and save those who are still alive. Officials in Afghanistan have already provided emergency relief to the victims in the form of medical supplies, food, and tents. International relief agencies are intensively monitoring the crisis, yet the destruction of roads and broken phones is hampering their work.
Survivors Left Homeless
The uninhabited houses disaster has forced thousands of families out of their houses. Most of the survivors are exposed in the open and do not have any protection against continuous aftershocks. Authorities, who have already made it clear that they will not be responsible for the victims if they do not stay cautious, are holding on to the fact that the risk of more tremors is still really high.
International Reactions and Support
Most world leaders and numerous humanitarian organizations have expressed their sympathy and readiness to help. Presently, it is assumed that international relief agencies will take further programs with the government of Afghanistan in the provision of aid in the region.
Summary
The Afghanistan Earthquake 6.3 that hit the western provinces caused the death of more than 600 persons and injury to over a thousand. A very large disaster was reported in Herat, where not only is the destruction of houses going on, but also people are getting trapped.
