SaralnamaA powerful earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on 15 Oct 2023. It killed 800 people and injured 1,800. Helicopters are searching for survivors in remote villages. The quake measured 6.0 on the Richter scale. It struck near the Pakistan border. Blocked roads make land travel hard. The Taliban asked for global help. The UN gave emergency funds. The UK promised ₹1.08 crore in aid. Afghanistan often has earthquakes due to its location. In 2023, quakes near Herat killed over 1,400 people. A hospital in Jalalabad is treating many victims. The disaster comes during a severe drought and hunger crisis in Afghanistan. India sent 1,000 tents and is moving 15 tonnes of food to affected areas. China and Switzerland also offered help. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 13:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A powerful earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on 15 Oct 2023
- It killed 800 people and injured 1,800
- Helicopters are searching for survivors in remote villages