All I have left is this cloth': Afghan earthquake survivors still waiting for help

"In the shattered houses of Wadeer village in Afghanistan's Kunar province, survivors of Sunday's devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,200 people say they are still waiting for the most basic help: food and shelter. The 6.0-magnitude quake, which struck eastern Afghanistan and has been followed by two further earthquakes including one overnight also injured more than 3,600, according to Taliban officials."

"The district of Nurgal, in the west of Kunar province, where the village of Wadeer lies, was the epicentre of the devastation, with 1,000 people confirmed dead and 2,500 injured. More than 5,700 homes were destroyed. The Taliban, which took control of the country in 2021, have urged charities, business owners and ordinary citizens to contribute to their response. Bank account numbers were circulated online by Taliban spokesmen with a promise that donations would be handled with transparency."

"I lost my husband, my sons, my grandchildren. Everything I don't even have money to buy a paracetamol A Taliban government spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, says rescue efforts are continuing. Damage to roads by the earthquake and recent rains have made access even more difficult. In areas unreachable by helicopters, commando units have reportedly been airdropped to carry the wounded to safety."

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, centered in Nurgal district, Kunar province, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring over 3,600. Wadeer village and surrounding areas experienced catastrophic damage, with roughly 1,000 confirmed dead and 2,500 injured in Nurgal and over 5,700 homes destroyed. Damage to roads and recent rains impeded access, prompting some airdrops of commando units and deployment of mobile health teams. Taliban officials urged donations and circulated bank details, promising transparency. Survivors report that aid remains insufficient; many people still lack tents, food, doctors, and the means to recover bodies from the rubble.

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