A: Hey there! Heard any interesting news lately?
B: Not really, what's up?
A: There's been a tragic earthquake in eastern Afghanistan six weeks ago. It was a massive 6.0 quake and it killed over 2,200 people and injured more than 3,600! The government is asking for help to rebuild shelters before winter comes.
B: Whoa, that's terrible! How bad is the situation?
A: The UNDP representative in Afghanistan said it was really tough to see. The earthquake destroyed a lot and there are still collapsed buildings everywhere. They estimate up to 31,000 people have no homes and over 649,000 tons of debris needs clearing!
B: That sounds bad... What can we do to help?
A: The UNDP says they need winter supplies like blankets, energy for warmth, food, and temporary shelters. They're asking for more international assistance to clear the roads and build these transitional shelters.
B: Not really, what's up?
A: There's been a tragic earthquake in eastern Afghanistan six weeks ago. It was a massive 6.0 quake and it killed over 2,200 people and injured more than 3,600! The government is asking for help to rebuild shelters before winter comes.
B: Whoa, that's terrible! How bad is the situation?
A: The UNDP representative in Afghanistan said it was really tough to see. The earthquake destroyed a lot and there are still collapsed buildings everywhere. They estimate up to 31,000 people have no homes and over 649,000 tons of debris needs clearing!
B: That sounds bad... What can we do to help?
A: The UNDP says they need winter supplies like blankets, energy for warmth, food, and temporary shelters. They're asking for more international assistance to clear the roads and build these transitional shelters.
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There was a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan six weeks ago, causing over 2,200 fatalities and injuring more than 3,600 people. The disaster left up to 31,000 homeless and generated over 649,000 tons of debris. The UNDP reports continued destruction with collapsed
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251010_23/#conversation
Date: Oct. 10, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-10
Created: 2025/10/11 04:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:45
Last Read: 2025/10/11 11:29