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Entire Villages Razed as Death Toll Soars From Quakes in Afghanistan.

Authors :
Goldbaum, Christina
Rahim, Najim
Akbary, Yaqoob
Padshah, Safiullah
Source :
New York Times. 10/9/2023, Vol. 173 Issue 59936, pA10-A10. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article reports on two major earthquakes in northwestern Afghanistan, causing significant casualties and destruction. The death toll has risen to over 800 people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country in decades, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which has already been grappling with economic hardships and food shortages.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
173
Issue :
59936
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
172858751