Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,100

The death toll from the worst earthquake in Afghanistan in recent years reached more than 1,100 on September 2, with thousands injured. This is reported by Reuters.

The Afghan Red Crescent Society, a humanitarian group operating in the region, reported that at least 1,124 people have been killed, 3,251 injured, and more than 8,000 homes have been destroyed, with more people likely still trapped under the rubble.

The UN coordinator for Afghanistan has stated that the death toll is likely to rise.

As a reminder, the 6-magnitude earthquake occurred at midnight on Monday, local time, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). The eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar were the most affected.

Rescue teams and authorities are trying to quickly dispose of animal carcasses to reduce the risk of contamination of water resources, a UN official said on Monday.

"Damaged roads, ongoing aftershocks, and the remote location of villages are seriously hampering the delivery of aid," the World Health Organization reported, adding that more than 12,000 people have been affected by the earthquake.

So far, the UK has allocated £1 million, India has supplied 1,000 tents and is transporting 15 tons of food to Kunar, and additional aid supplies will be sent on Tuesday.

Other countries such as China, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union, Pakistan, and Iran have pledged aid, but the aid has not yet arrived.