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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Another 4.9 magnitude earthquake jolted western Afghanistan on Monday as the government\u2019s death toll from Saturday\u2019s quake reached more than 2,000.<\/p>\n

The new tremors were confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey and residents in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was quite intense,\u201d a doctor in the area described Monday\u2019s quake to dpa. \u201cPeople took shelter in parks, open spaces, and gardens.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the health worker, the deadly earthquake from Saturday has negatively affected people\u2019s mental health. \u201cMost of the patients are those who have mental shocks,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The 6.3 magnitude quake at the weekend completely destroyed at least 13 villages in Herat province\u2019s Zindah Jan district.<\/p>\n

Local residents from other areas as well as rescue teams, were still trying to remove bodies from under the rubble.<\/p>\n

In many provinces, people are collecting donations for the victims.<\/p>\n

Turkey, Iran and Pakistan have promised to provide urgent humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n

There are conflicting reports about the exact number of casualties.<\/p>\n

The government announced 2,053 deaths and more than 1,200 wounded so far.<\/p>\n

The UN Coordination Office for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it has recorded 1,023 deaths and 1,663 injured people adding that more than 11,000 people have been affected by the tragedy.<\/p>\n

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