Deadly Earthquakes in Nangarhar and Kunar Leave Thousands Homeless, Over 2,000 Dead

Kokcha News Agency: Humanitarian partners continue to respond to the devastating earthquakes that hit Nangarhar and Kunar provinces in eastern Afghanistan.

According to joint assessments, 7,147 families (46,137 people) have been affected, with 5,950 homes destroyed and 1,195 damaged. The death toll has risen to 2,164, including 516 women, 476 men, 509 girls, and 663 boys, while 3,428 people have been injured.

As of 8 September, an estimated 2,620 families have arrived in informal settlements in Patan, Zirai Baba, and Khas Kunar districts. Additional camps are being set up in Nurgal, Chawkay, and Dar-e-Noor districts. Humanitarian partners are coordinating with de facto authorities to provide life-saving goods and services, including food, water, shelter, and medical care.

Food assistance has been provided to 60,827 people, with specialized nutrition support for malnourished children and pregnant and lactating women. Safe drinking water has reached 30,000 people through water trucking and bottled water distribution. Emergency shelter materials, NFI kits, winter clothing, and hygiene kits have also been distributed. Psycho-social support has been provided to 9,561 individuals, and 7 integrated child-friendly and temporary learning spaces have been established.

On 9 September, the UN launched a $139.6 million emergency response plan to assist 457,000 people through the end of the year, focusing on healthcare, emergency shelter, and food ahead of the winter season.