• Contact Us
  • Login
Subscribe
LittleAfrica News
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
LittleAfrica News
No Result
View All Result
Home International

Over 1000 People Killed in Catastrophic Afghanistan Earthquake

LittleAfrica Staff Writer by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
July 6, 2022
in International
Over 1000 People Killed in Catastrophic Afghanistan Earthquake

pexels.com

105
SHARES
482
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Catastrophic  Earthquake hits Afghanistan…

On Tuesday, June 21st, in the late hours of the evening, while many were asleep, an earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, leaving at least 1,000 people dead and injuring over 1,500 people.

An official of the Taliban has called on for assistance from the UN as many have been left homeless. Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the earthquake that was recorded as a 6.1 magnitude and had a depth of 51km (32miles).

This earthquake has been marked as the deadliest in the region in the past two decades. The locals described this event as a traumatic and horrific event to live through especially having taken place in the late-night hours.

Many of the rural areas where a vast amount of people live in Paktika, a province in eastern Afghanistan, have suffered tremendously due to their home structures being built poorly with mud.

An unknown number of residents were buried in debris during the 6.1 magnitude earthquake. One of the local residents who was admitted into the hospital told the news-press that she had already lost 19 family members, including children, to the earthquake.

The Taliban Official announced on Wednesday, June 22nd, that the search and rescue operations had come to an end in the majority of the region. They noted that the search and rescue efforts were still ongoing in the areas that were more remote. 

It was reported by the rescuers and survivors that the villages, roads, and mobile phone towers are in utter disarray as they are situated near the epicenter of the earthquake.

This has made it hard for the United Nations to maneuver through the province to provide emergency shelter and food assistance to the outskirts of Paktika.

A majority of the casualties are from the Gayan and Barmal districts in eastern Afghanistan. It is reported that these districts have had multiple villages collapse leaving many without homes.

More Insights on Afghanistan Earthquake…

When interviewed, a survivor named Shabir recounted his experience. “The ceiling fell down. I was trapped, but I could see the sky. My shoulder was dislocated, my head was hurt but I got out. I am sure that seven or nine people from my family, who were in the same room as me, are dead.” 

A large number of badly injured patients are being transferred to another hospital due to the Paktika regional hospital not having enough resources. The hospital they are being referred to is in Kabul, with an average journey of 5 hours to get to under suitable conditions. 

The United States expressed its grief for the loss of life, is monitoring the developments, and has directed the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other relevant government partners to evaluate the US response options to help those most affected.

Halibatullah Akhundzadah, a Taliban supreme leader, has begged the international humanitarian community to “help the Afghan people affected by this great tragedy and to spare no effort.”

On Sunday, June 26th, health ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman raised concerns about the challenges the survivors of the earthquake might face.

“The people are extremely needy for good and clean water. We ask the international community, [and] humanitarian organizations to help us [with] food and medicine. The survivors might catch diseases because they don’t have proper houses and shelters for living.”

The UN humanitarian office (OCHA) has warned of a potential cholera outbreak in the affected region of Afghanistan. 

Related

Previous Post

Mayor Adams Announces Child Care Program, Supporting Working Families

Next Post

158 Dead Due to Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria

LittleAfrica Staff Writer

LittleAfrica Staff Writer

Related Posts

Putin Lauds Elon Musk Amidst Ukraine Starlink Controversy
International

Putin Lauds Elon Musk Amidst Ukraine Starlink Controversy

by LittleAfrica News Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
313
Lampedusa’s Tipping Point: Island Faces Unprecedented Migrant Wave
International

Lampedusa’s Tipping Point: Island Faces Unprecedented Migrant Wave

by LittleAfrica News Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
239
UN General Assembly and SDG Summit Tackle Global Challenges
International

UN General Assembly and SDG Summit Tackle Global Challenges

by Mona Davids
September 20, 2023
1.4k
G77+China Summit Advocates for New Economic World Order
International

G77+China Summit Advocates for New Economic World Order

by Mona Davids
September 20, 2023
396
Power Interruptions in Sierra Leone as Turkish Firm Halts Supply Over Debt
Africa

Power Interruptions in Sierra Leone as Turkish Firm Halts Supply Over Debt

by Mymoena Davids
September 16, 2023
429
Next Post
Lassa Fever

158 Dead Due to Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria

Translate

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5  — September 11
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5 — September 11

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5 — September 11

September 4, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 12 — September 18
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 12 — September 18

LittleAfrica News Newspaper: September 12—18 Click here to watch the full interview with Mayor Eric Adams

September 11, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 26 — October 2
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 26 — October 2

LittleAfrica News Newspaper: September 26 — October 2

September 25, 2023

Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora

BOMESI - Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute

Recent Posts

  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 26 — October 2
  • Governor Hochul Backs Suspension of NYC’s ‘Right to Shelter’ Law as Migrant Numbers Surge
  • Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes Op-Ed: Support CAURD Cannibas
  • NYC Sets 30-Day Shelter Stay Policy for Single Adult Migrants Amid Surging Numbers
  • Mayor Adams Warns of Rise in Illicit Trade Due to Migrant Work-Visa Delays

Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.

© 2023 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Letters to the Editor
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 1 – March 15
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper Print Edition : February 16 – February 28
  • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
  • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Digital Editions
  • Pricing
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?