Afghan toll in S Asia quake nearly doubles to 63: officials

The death toll from a devastating earthquake that rocked South Asia today nearly doubled to 63 in Afghanistan, after officials confirmed 30 fatalities in the eastern province of Kunar.
"The quake has caused a lot of devastation in this province. Initial information shows 30 people have been killed and more than 70 injured. Some 1,500 homes have also been destroyed," said Kunar Governor Wahidullah Kalimzai.