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Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?
Studies indicate at least 355 earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 5.0 have hit Afghanistan since 1990
Sep 02, 2025
Sep 02, 2025
Studies indicate at least 355 earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 5.0 have hit Afghanistan since 1990
Floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have killed 426 since Aug 15, with officials warning of more heavy rains
Dozens of villages in Gilgit's Ghizer district face threat of sudden flooding if temporary river blockage bursts
Buner is worst hit with 209 deaths, while GB, Kashmir, Swat and Malakand have also been declared disaster zones as rescue efforts continue
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the hardest-hit region, with 21 deaths, 10 of them children, mostly in flash floods in Swat Valley
The latest fatalities include one soldier each from the Pakistan Army and Air Force, while the civilian death toll stands at 40