The magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on the 22nd has killed more than 1,000 people so far, and rescue teams are conducting search activities there, as well as UN agencies launching support one after another. ..
However, there are concerns that support and rescue activities will not be sufficient due to bad weather and poor roads in the area.
In Afghanistan, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck in the eastern host state before 6 am on the 22nd of Japan time.
Officials in Pactica, next to the host state, told NHK that 1,000 people have died and 1,500 have been injured so far, and at least 30 host state officials have died. , More than 100 people have been injured.
A person in charge of the United Nations Afghanistan support team said at a press conference about the earthquake, "It seems that nearly 2000 houses have collapsed," and expressed concern about the further spread of damage.
In this area, many houses are piled up with sun-dried bricks, and many people are believed to be trapped under the collapsed houses, and rescue teams are conducting search activities.
In response to this situation, on the 22nd, the WHO = World Health Organization field office has started shipping about 10 tons of medicines to the disaster area, and WFP = World Food Program is also preparing. UN agencies are embarking on support one after another.
However, regarding local activities, the United Nations reported on the 22nd that heavy rain and strong winds continued at the site and the landing of rescue helicopters was hindered due to bad weather. He mentioned that the source of the earthquake occurred in a remote area near the border with Pakistan. It will be one of them. ”There is concern that local support and rescue activities will not be sufficient.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary "No information on damage to Japanese nationals at this time"
At a press conference, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said, "We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the victims of many people and pray for the earliest possible recovery of the injured. We are collecting information including the information on the situation and making adjustments to promptly provide the necessary support. At this point, we are not in contact with information on the damage to Japanese nationals. "