KABUL, Afghanistan – The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan has been revised by the Taliban-run ministry, with the number now reported to be ‘over 1000’, down from the initial count of over 2400. The earthquakes have caused widespread devastation in the region, with many buildings and homes being reduced to rubble.
The Afghan government has been working tirelessly to provide aid and assistance to those affected by the earthquakes, but the task has been made more challenging by the difficult terrain and remote nature of some of the affected areas. Many people have been left homeless and in urgent need of essential supplies such as food, water, and shelter.
International aid organizations have also been mobilizing to provide support, with emergency response teams deploying to the affected areas to assist with search and rescue operations and to provide medical care to those who have been injured. The United Nations has pledged to provide humanitarian aid to the tune of $10 million to help with the relief efforts.
The earthquakes have highlighted the vulnerability of the region to natural disasters and the need for increased preparedness and resilience measures. The Afghan government, along with international partners, will need to work together to ensure that affected communities are able to recover and rebuild in a sustainable and resilient manner. The revised death toll of ‘over 1000’ is a grim reminder of the devastating impact of the earthquakes, and efforts to provide assistance and support to those affected will need to continue in the days and weeks ahead.