RASC News Agency: Janan Sayeq, the spokesperson for the Taliban group’s Ministry of Natural Disasters, has recently announced that the earthquake in Herat has claimed the lives of at least 4,000 people, with a significant number of individuals sustaining injuries. Mr. Sayeq disclosed this sobering information during a press conference held on the afternoon of Monday, October 9. However, specific figures in terms of fatalities and injuries were not provided. Additionally, he highlighted the tragic destruction of approximately 2,000 homes across 20 villages, underscoring the extent of the devastation caused by the earthquake.
Expanding on the situation, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Disasters of the Taliban Group further elucidated that comprehensive rescue and search efforts are currently underway in the affected areas. A total of 30 rescue teams and 1,000 dedicated employees have been deployed to the region, tirelessly working towards saving lives and minimizing further damage.
Simultaneously, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) initially reported a death toll of 1,023 people, with an additional 1,663 individuals suffering injuries and 516 people unaccounted for in the affected regions. These alarming figures highlight the severity of the earthquake’s impact on the lives of the people in Herat.
The province of Herat, located in western Afghanistan, experienced a perilous earthquake on Saturday, resulting in a significant loss of life and substantial destruction to properties. The exact number of casualties is yet to be determined, while it is worth mentioning that another earthquake occurred in Herat yesterday, no casualties have been reported at this time, providing a cautious glimmer of hope amidst the ongoing tragedy.
