Afghanistan: over 1,400 earthquake victims, action ongoing

Rescuers prepare tents as temporary shelter for earthquake victims in Paktika state (Photo by AHMAD SAHEL ARMAN/AFP via Getty Images)Getty Images

The number of earthquake victims in Afghanistan has increased to over 1,400. According to local officials, the balance may increase as rescue action continues.

As a consequence of the disaster, more than 8,000 homes were destroyed, handed over the Afghan Red Crescent. At least 1,100 dead and about 3.2 1000 wounded were reported earlier.

Difficulties in Rescue

The mountainous terrain and hard weather conditions make it hard for rescuers to scope places affected by the earthquake. In any areas caused by shocks, landslides blocked roads, but obstacles have already been removed, said Associated Press spokesperson of the Afghan National Emergency Management Office Jusaf Hamad.

The Taliban who ruled Afghanistan requested global assistance. Afghanistan has suffered heavy as a consequence of the U.S. President's decision Donald Trump on limiting backing for US humanitarian aid agencies USAID and cuts in another abroad aid programs.

Aid for children at risk

Taliban activities targeting Afghan women have contributed to further cuts in funding. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Tuesday that thousands of children in Afghanistan are at risk.

"Our consequence focuses on gathering urgent wellness needs, safe water, sanitation, nutrition, kid protection, temporary shelter and psychosocial support to guarantee that children and families receive life-saving assistance as shortly as possible" - said UNICEF typical in Afghanistan Tajudeen Oyewale. The organization sends the most needed means, including medicines, warm clothing, water buckets, tents and individual hygiene items.

International reaction

The UK, China and India have so far declared support for Afghanistan. The 6th Magnitude earthquake, which ravaged east Afghanistan close the Pakistan border, occurred Sunday before midnight.

The country lies in a seismic region and is regularly affected by earthquakes. According to statistic from the portal, the Afghanistan Statista experienced 39 earthquakes from 1990 to 2020, gathering at least 1 of 4 conditions: a magnituda equal to or above 7.5, losses of at least $1 million, at least 10 killed and tsunami occurrence.

Sources used: "PAP" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.