The death toll from a series of earthquakes in western Afghanistan rose sharply on Sunday to more than 2,000 as rescuers scrabbled for survivors among the ruins of razed villages. <br /><br />Saturday's magnitude 6.3 quake -- followed by eight strong aftershocks -- jolted hard-to-reach areas, toppling rural homes. (Video Courtesy of AFP)<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/9/death-toll-from-unprecedented-afghan-quakes-doubles-to-2-000-1<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
