The number of victims of the earthquake of magnitude 6, which took place on Sunday evening, August 31, in the East Afghan province of Kunar, increased to 2205 people.
As reported by the Tolonews agency with reference to the deputy press secretary of the Provisional Government of Afghanistan Hamdullah Fitrat, as a result of the earthquake of the Kunar, the number of deceased. reached 2205, and the victims-3640.
it is noted that in the areas of Nur-Gul, Savka, Chap-Dara and Manogs, the most affected by the earthquake, rescue work continues.
Earthquake in Afghanistan
the Geological Service of the USA (USGS) previously reported that on August 31 occurred on August 31 The earthquake of magnitude 6 at a depth of 8 km 27 km north-east of the city of Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan.
The representative of the Provisional Government of Afghanistan Zabikhulla Mujahid previously stated that the number of dead reached 1411, and the number of victims amounted to 3124 people.
local authorities noted that the local authorities noted that This is one of the most destructive earthquakes that fell on the country.