India Offers Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan After Devastating Earthquake

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The Indian Foreign Minister reached out to his Afghan counterpart, Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi, via telephone to express condolences over the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. The earthquake, which measured 6.0 on the Richter scale, resulted in a significant loss of life and widespread damage. India has already delivered 1,000 tents and 15 tons of food supplies to Afghanistan, with more aid expected to follow.

Key Takeaways:

  • India has delivered 1,000 tents and 15 tons of food supplies to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian aid.
  • The death toll from the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 812, with over 2,800 people injured.
  • Indian Foreign Minister Dr. J. Shankar conveyed condolences to his Afghan counterpart, Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi, over the damage caused by the earthquake.
  • Minister Muttaqi thanked his Indian counterpart for the support and assured that the aid would be distributed to those in need promptly.
  • The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the earthquake measured 6.0 on the Richter scale.
  • Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, confirmed the casualty numbers and appealed for international aid.

Statistics:

  • 812 people have died in the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan (as of the latest update).
  • Over 2,800 people have been injured in the earthquake.
  • 1,000 tents have been delivered to Afghanistan by India as part of its humanitarian aid.
  • 15 tons of food supplies have been delivered to Afghanistan by India.
  • The earthquake measured 6.0 on the Richter scale, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Sources:

  • Pajhwok Afghan News
  • United States Geological Survey (USGS)