The United Kingdom and India have announced emergency relief measures to support Afghans affected by the recent earthquake, as international assistance begins to flow into the disaster-hit nation.
The UK government said it has allocated £1 million ($1.35 million) to bolster humanitarian operations led by the United Nations and the Red Cross. The funding will be used to deliver healthcare services, emergency supplies, and other critical assistance to communities struggling in the aftermath of the tremor.
“Britain stands with the people of Afghanistan in this difficult time,” a UK Foreign Office statement said, emphasizing that the funds will be directed to trusted international partners already active on the ground.
Meanwhile, India confirmed that it has delivered 1,000 family tents to Kabul as part of its immediate relief package. In addition, Indian officials said 15 tonnes of food supplies were being transported to Kunar province, one of the areas most affected by the earthquake. Further shipments of relief material, including medical kits and essential supplies, are scheduled to arrive later today.
The earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, struck near Jalalabad earlier this week, killing and injuring dozens and leaving hundreds homeless. With large parts of Afghanistan’s infrastructure already fragile after decades of conflict, aid agencies warn that timely international assistance will be vital to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.
Both London and New Delhi pledged to continue working with international organizations to ensure swift delivery of life-saving aid to Afghan communities in need.
