Search for survivors continues in Afghanistan as earthquake death toll rises

As the desperate search for survivors continues in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake late Sunday, people are caring for the injured and praying for their dead.

Rescuers, hampered by bad weather, are struggling to reach villages in remote mountainous  areas following the 6.0 magnitude quake.

It hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighbouring Nangarhar province, causing extensive damage.

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