India Dispatches 21 Tons of Aid to Earthquake-Hit Afghanistan

India has dispatched 21 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Afghanistan to support survivors of the powerful earthquake that devastated parts of the country’s eastern provinces, leaving dozens dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced.

The consignment arrived in Kabul late Tuesday night, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs. It included tents, blankets, medicines, kitchen sets, health kits, water tanks, purification systems, and generators, aimed at providing both immediate relief and longer-term support for affected families.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the delivery in a statement, noting that New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation and is preparing to send additional consignments in the coming days. He emphasized that India’s response reflects its longstanding commitment to the Afghan people during times of crisis.

Afghan officials welcomed the aid, confirming that the supplies will be distributed in the eastern provinces hardest hit by the tremors, where many families have lost their homes and remain in urgent need of shelter, food, and medical assistance.

India was the first country to send relief following the quake, having dispatched an emergency consignment of tents, blankets, and food supplies within hours of the disaster. Other countries have since pledged support, including regional neighbors and international partners.

Meanwhile, the United Nations has announced an emergency allocation of $10 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to bolster humanitarian efforts. UN agencies have stressed the urgency of providing shelter, food, clean water, and medical care as winter approaches, warning that many vulnerable families remain exposed to harsh conditions.

The recent earthquake, measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale, struck Afghanistan’s eastern border regions late Sunday, flattening villages, damaging infrastructure, and forcing thousands into makeshift camps. With many areas still inaccessible due to rugged terrain and destroyed roads, rescue and relief operations face severe challenges.

Humanitarian groups have called for sustained international engagement, warning that the scale of destruction far exceeds Afghanistan’s limited capacity to respond. The aid from India, they noted, represents a vital contribution at a time when survivors are struggling with both the immediate aftermath of the quake and the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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