More than 2400,<> people died in the earthquake in Afghanistan, and the victims are in urgent need of help

Beijing, 10 Oct (ZXS) -- Comprehensive news: According to data released by Afghanistan's official local time on the 9th, the earthquake in the western part of the country has killed more than 8,2400 people. The media said that there was a shortage of relief forces in the disaster area, and the situation was likely to deteriorate further.

Reuters quoted a spokesman for the disaster management department of Afghanistan's interim government as saying that the number of people killed in the earthquake now stands at 2445,1300, and more than 10,<> houses have been damaged. At present, <> rescue teams have arrived in the disaster area to carry out work.

At least six earthquakes occurred in western Afghanistan on the 7th, the highest of which was 6.6 magnitude, and the earthquake was felt strongly in Herat province. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), almost all houses in the Zindajan district of Herat province were destroyed.

The Associated Press reported that Afghanistan has not received global support. Due to the large size of the affected area and the large number of people buried in the rubble of houses, the shortage of rescue equipment may lead to a further increase in the death toll. In addition, many of the victims whose shelters have been destroyed are currently sleeping in the open field, and as the weather gets colder, the affected areas urgently need large quantities of tents, fuel and winter clothing.

The Afghan Interim Administration appeals to all parties to provide assistance and dispatch relief forces to the disaster-stricken areas as soon as possible to provide relief and resettle the victims. China, Pakistan and other countries responded quickly. OCHA allocated $9 million for disaster relief on the 500th; UNICEF distributed 15000,1500 relief kits, 1000,<> winter clothing and blankets, <>,<> tents and essential household items; Assistance was also provided by the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations World Food Programme, the World Health Organization and others.

Reuters said the earthquake will be one of the deadliest earthquakes worldwide in 2023. In February, a major earthquake in southern Turkey claimed more than 2,5 lives. (End)