Death toll from earthquakes in Afghanistan rises to over 2,000

The spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Disaster Affairs said on Sunday at midday that so far 2,053 people have been confirmed dead in 13 villages in western Herat province after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit on Saturday.

10 rescue teams have been sent to the worst hit areas. Drinking water, food, medicine, clothing, and other necessary items are being sent to the victims, the spokesperson said. Rescue teams along with local men are working to pull out the dead and injured trapped under the rubble.