Global News Podcast Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan after earthquake kills hundreds
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Sep 2, 2025 Syed Nizami, a senior journalist with the BBC's Afghan service, shares urgently needed insights on the aftermath of a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan's Kunar province. He discusses the dire situation faced by survivors, many forced to sleep outdoors. Nizami highlights the ongoing rescue efforts and the critical need for international aid to address the urgent humanitarian crisis. The impact on local hospitals and the challenges of reaching remote areas add to the heart-wrenching narrative of resilience amid despair.
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Remote Hamlets Face Disproportionate Devastation
- Eastern Afghanistan's earthquake devastated remote mountain hamlets that are hard to reach by road or air at night.
- Limited local healthcare and scarce hospital beds mean many injured are moved to overcrowded regional hospitals.
Firsthand Accounts From Kunar Responders
- Seyed Rahim described seeing dead bodies and destroyed horses and preparing emergency teams for treatment and help.
- Dr Rafi Ullah said their small hospital treated many injured but urgently needed tents and medicine.
Counting Casualties Is Likely Incomplete
- Many hamlets consist of just a few homes and were flattened, making counting the dead difficult as people are often buried locally.
- Blocked roads, landslides and limited helicopter access make rescue and accurate casualty counts slow and uncertain.