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Death toll from Kunar earthquake rises to 1,411 as rescue and aid efforts continue
Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, shared the latest casualty figures on his official X page. He also confirmed that more than 5,400 homes have been destroyed.
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province has risen to 1,411, with at least 3,124 others injured, according to official figures released Monday.
The earthquake, which caused widespread destruction across multiple districts—including Nurgal, Chawkay, Chapa Dara, Pech Dara, Watapur, and Asadabad—has left thousands homeless and triggered a large-scale humanitarian response.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, shared the latest casualty figures on his official X page. He also confirmed that more than 5,400 homes have been destroyed.
“Today, special rescue teams, including dozens of commando forces, were airlifted by helicopter to remote areas inaccessible by road or where aircraft could not land,” Mujahid stated. “Their mission is to extract the injured from beneath the rubble and transfer them to medical facilities.”
Emergency relief operations are underway across the province. An aid camp has been established in Khas Kunar district, where logistical and service committees are coordinating the distribution of essential supplies. Two additional coordination centers have also been set up near the affected zones to manage the transport of the wounded, oversee burial procedures, and streamline relief efforts.
In response to the disaster, several foreign governments have extended condolences and pledged humanitarian assistance. Some aid shipments have already reached the Afghan emergency response committee and are being distributed to affected communities.
Authorities say rescue operations will continue as teams race against time to reach survivors and deliver much-needed aid to devastated areas.