A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more. Emergency response teams are battling difficult terrain and falling temperatures as they race to locate survivors trapped under rubble.
Authorities fear the death toll could rise as aftershocks continue and thousands remain displaced. The Afghan government, already grappling with humanitarian challenges, has appealed for international aid, citing shortages of medical supplies and shelter materials.
The United Nations has expressed concern that the quake could worsen Afghanistanās ongoing food insecurity crisis, particularly as winter sets in. This disaster underscores the fragility of the regionās infrastructure and the urgent need for global attention.
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