It has been one week since two magnitude-6.3 earthquakes struck western Afghanistan.

The Taliban interim government initially estimated the death toll at more than 2,000 with over 9,000 people injured.

But the Taliban have revised downward the numbers following rescue operations. They now say more than 1,000 people died while over 2,000 suffered injuries.

The Taliban also say about 1,300 buildings collapsed.

Earthquakes continue to rattle the region.

Meanwhile, the Afghan Red Crescent Society says strong winds that have raged across the country since Thursday have damaged evacuation centers and caused further injuries.

Many quake survivors are sheltering in tents provided by international aid organizations. But with winter approaching, some of the survivors have begun demanding warmer accommodations in addition to food and drinking water. The temperature in the winter in Afghanistan often plummets to minus 10 degrees Celsius or lower.

A planeload of tents, blankets and other relief supplies from the Japanese government that arrived in the country's capital Kabul on Saturday has been handed over to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Observers says it is vital that international support continues so that the survivors can rebuild their lives.