Khaama Press
November 25, 2015

Roof of a house that was slightly damaged by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in eastern Kunar province has collapsed leaving three people killed.

Afghan Red Crescent Society says the incident took place in in Surkano District which also left eight others members of the same family wounded. The victims include women and children.

The earthquake struck Afghanistan in October resulting the deaths and injuries of hundreds of people which also left more than 7,000 houses completely or slightly damaged.

Besides, Kunar, other heavy-hit provinces include Nangarhar, Nooristan, and Badakhshan, the epicenter of the earthquake.

According to the government figures, at least 7630 homes, 20 mosques and nine government offices were damaged.

Promises have been made for rebuilding these houses but the process looks extremely slow amid aftershocks and severe raining.