Death toll in Pakistan earthquake continues to rise

The Dhaka Times Desk The death toll from the terrible earthquake in Pakistan is gradually increasing. The death toll has exceeded three hundred.

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Pakistan is steadily increasing. The death toll has exceeded three hundred till the latest news. On the other hand, the number of injured in this terrible earthquake is also increasing in the country. The death toll is feared to rise as many people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble.

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan first. Half an hour later another earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hit the area.

According to the news media, this powerful earthquake hit the northern regions of Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kohat, Quetta and Malakand. Many buildings and houses collapsed in this earthquake. Moreover, incidents like landslides have occurred in hilly areas.

Hundreds of injured people were admitted to various hospitals including hospitals in Swat, Peshawar, Pakistan.

The earthquake hit the Hindu Kush mountain region of Afghanistan after noon local time on Monday. The intensity of this earthquake was also high in Pakistan and India. This earthquake was also felt in several areas of Bangladesh.

In Afghanistan, 12 girls were killed after an earthquake struck a girls' school. At least 35 deaths have been reported in Afghanistan so far. Hundreds were injured there.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude of this earthquake was 7.5 on the Richter scale at 3:09 PM Bangladesh time on Monday.

It is known that the source of this powerful earthquake was 48 km south-southwest of Jarom, Afghanistan, at a depth of 213.5 km.