Afghanistan, which is surrounded by mountains, has a history of violent earthquakes, many of which occurred in the tough Hindu Kush area that borders Pakistan.
After the quakes in Turkey, Syria, which killed about 50,000 people, Saturday’s earthquakes — one with a 6.3 magnitude — were among the deadliest in the world this year.
Buildings were destroyed by the earthquakes in about 20 north villages, including Siah Aab town in the Zinda Jan city, which suffered a death toll of at least 300 people.
Before being buried in newly dug graves in the village, death prayers were said for the deceased.
Taj Mohammad, a 60-year-old peasant, said,” I’ve lost my four daughters-in-law, four brothers, and my grandchildren.” He claimed that 11 members of his family had perished in the catastrophe.
Only a few nations have provided immediate material support for the earthquake answer, despite the UN’s philanthropic company having announced US$ 5 million in aid.
In the two years since the Taliban took control, Afghanistan’s health care system, which is heavily dependent on foreign aid, has experienced catastrophic cuts and a significant reduction in global support.
As temperature drop, individuals are in desperate need of protection in addition to receiving health and food assistance, according to the head of the World Health Organization’s disaster response.
The dwelling need as much help as they can find, according to Abdul Sattar, a tombstone miner in Siah Aab.
He added that he and another had already dug more than 500 coffins and that” their first wish is God, followed by support from other countries.”