Earthquake- काबुल से दिल्ली तक हिला उत्तरी इलाका, भूकंप में 500 लोगों की मौत की आशंका 31 Aug 2025

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 shook vast regions from Kabul to Delhi on the night of August 31, 2025, leaving devastation in its wake and sparking fears of over 500 deaths in Afghanistan alone. The tremors were felt across northern India, including Delhi-NCR, causing widespread alarm and a rush of residents outdoors.

भूकंप ने अफगानिस्तान में कहर बरपाया

The epicenter of the earthquake was located in southeastern Afghanistan, near the rugged borderlands close to Pakistan, at a shallow depth that made it especially destructive. State-run Afghan media reported that more than 500 people have died, while over 1,000 are injured, as entire villages were flattened in the mountainous Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. Rescue efforts have been hampered by difficult terrain and aftershocks, with emergency teams working tirelessly to locate survivors under the rubble.

दिल्ली और उत्तरी भारत में भी महसूस हुए झटके

People in Delhi-NCR and other North Indian states such as Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand felt the earthquake late at night. The shaking lasted only seconds but was strong enough to drive people into the streets, with many fearing structural collapses. Social media buzzed as residents shared their panicked experiences, and monitoring agencies like the National Centre for Seismology confirmed multiple aftershocks further amplifying anxiety.

500 लोगों की मौत की आशंका

What makes this earthquake particularly tragic is the high number of casualties. Local officials warn that the death toll may rise beyond 500 as remote villages remain inaccessible due to landslides and communication breakdowns. Afghanistan’s fragile infrastructure and densely populated valleys, compounded by years of conflict and underdevelopment, have contributed to the scale of the disaster.

अफगान पर्वतीय क्षेत्र में राहत कार्य चुनौतीपूर्ण

The intensity of the earthquake was worsened by its shallow depth, which meant seismic waves traveled rapidly to the surface, causing massive shaking and destruction. Rescue teams, aided by helicopters, are struggling to reach those stranded in distant villages, with some settlements reportedly completely destroyed. Relief efforts are ongoing as Afghan authorities and international organizations race against time to provide food, medical care, and shelter.

हिमालयी क्षेत्र में बढ़ता भूकंप का खतरा

This recent earthquake highlights the increasing seismic risk in the greater Himalayan region, intensified by the relentless collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Scientists warn that such tectonic activity will continue to provoke frequent tremors, and without robust disaster preparedness, casualties could escalate in future events.

निष्कर्ष

This devastating earthquake has once again shown how vulnerable the region is to natural disasters. From Kabul to Delhi, the tremors have left a deep impact, with hundreds of lives lost and communities shattered. As the world watches Afghanistan cope with one of the deadliest earthquakes in recent years, urgent attention to disaster response and resilient infrastructure has never been more critical.

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