The number of fatalities rises after an earthquake in Afghanistan

Published at: 02/09/2025 10:24 AM

This Tuesday, the number of deaths after the earthquake in Afghanistan increased to 1,411 people, while those injured numbered 3,124, according to the chief spokesman of the Taliban government, Zabihullah Mujahid.

The official indicated in his account on the social network X that among the most affected areas are the districts of Nurgal, Chawki and Asadabad, among others, rural areas bordering Pakistan, where at least 5,412 homes were destroyed.

“Many people are still trapped under the rubble, while rescue efforts continue,” the Afghan Red Crescent published.

For his part, the humanitarian coordinator of the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan, Indrika Ratwatte, warned that the number of victims “will probably increase”.

The Taliban government has asked the international community for urgent help, and several countries are channeling humanitarian assistance to this nation.

“We call on international health organizations to step up and provide assistance in collaboration with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,” Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman Amar said in statements to the press.

Mazo News Team