Afghanistan Peace CampaignDozens of homes have been destroyed, leaving many families to spend cold and terrifying nights under the open sky.
Rescue and relief operations are still ongoing in Kunar following Monday night’s deadly earthquake.
After the devastating quake, a number of victims remain trapped under the rubble.
“In Mazar Valley of Kunar, efforts continue to rescue survivors, but in remote areas such as Arit and Shumash, some people are still under the debris, and reaching them is extremely difficult,” reports indicate.
The earthquake destroyed roads in these villages entirely, forcing rescue teams to walk for hours on foot or rely on air transport to reach the affected areas. In some places, helicopters cannot even land.
Mohammad Ghani, a member of a rescue team, said: “We have evacuated 500 injured people from here. Those above have been airlifted by aircraft. The martyrs outside were buried, but those inside the houses remain trapped.”
Abdul Azim, a victim, said: “There is no safe place left in our village. Women and children have been displaced. All houses are destroyed, and if one hasn’t fallen yet, the constant aftershocks, every half hour or 15 minutes, might bring it down as well.”
Meanwhile, residents of these areas say they have not yet received assistance. Lack of drinking water and food remains among their most urgent problems.
Shah Mardan, another victim, said: “The government should realize our situation. Our houses, belongings, and everything are gone. Only this one set of clothes is left on us. Nothing else remains.”
Mohammad Gul, also a victim, added: “The water that used to come through our pipes has been cut off. It’s been 24 hours without drinking water. Food supplies are buried under the rubble.”
Dozens of homes have been destroyed, leaving many families to spend cold and terrifying nights under the open sky.
Not only Nurgal Valley, but also Chawkay district of Kunar has been severely affected, and residents are facing immense challenges.