Thousands killed in Afghanistan earthquake: 'All houses collapsed in the first shock'
According to the official figures of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, the death toll from Saturday's earthquake in Herat province has exceeded 2,050. Kha n Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X that a total of 2,053 people were killed in 13 villages in Herat, according to figures from the Ministry of Natural Disaster Management. According to Mujahid, more than 1200 people were injured and around 1300 houses were completely destroyed. On the other hand, there are local reports that the death toll from the earthquake has reached 'about 2500'. Kha n According to reports, most of the casualties due to the earthquake occurred in the villages of Naib Rafi, Siyaab, Wardganu, Karnal, Sarbuland, Tishak, Chahak and Sanjab of Zindajan district. Mullah Janan Sayeeq, spokesman for natural disasters in the Taliban government, told BBC Pashto that about 2,500 people had been injured.Officials say that there are not enough doctors and medical facilities to help the i