Afghanistan earthquake: "We've seen a number of landslides, which is blocking road access"

Azizullah Hayat
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Rescuers are still searching for survivors in the eastern Afghanistan earthquake that has killed more than 1400 people and injured over 2,000 people. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 27 km south of Asadabad city, Kunar Province, in the early hours on 1 September. World Vision is deeply concerned for those affected and is declaring an emergency response.
 

Thamindri De Silva, Word Vision's National Director in Afghanistan reports from Kabul.