A series of earthquakes, including a 5.2 magnitude tremor, have struck Afghanistan's Hindukush region, causing widespread devastation. The quakes have resulted in over 2,200 fatalities and 3,000 injuries, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation worsened by recent flash floods. International aid is being mobilized, with the WFP dispatching emergency supplies and India airlifting relief materials to assist affected communities.
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