Afghanistan, Nov. 3 -- A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, leaving over 20 people dead and 530 injured across Balkh and Samangan provinces as rescue operations continue.
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing more than 20 people and injuring over 530 across Balkh and Samangan provinces, officials from the Ministry of Public Health confirmed on Monday. Rescue and relief operations remain underway amid fears of further casualties.
Emergency medical teams were dispatched to the worst-hit districts shortly after the quake. Many of the injured have been transferred to hospitals in Balkh and Samangan, while others are receiving treatment in makeshift medical centre...