RASC News Agency: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a statement stressing the crucial need for $93 million to provide aid and support to the 114,000 individuals affected by the recent earthquakes in Herat province. Released on Monday, October 16, the report highlights OCHA’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing humanitarian assistance in order to offer immediate and sustainable aid to the impacted families.
The report underscores the urgent requirement for aid to address the critical needs of the earthquake victims as they face the upcoming winter season. Essential provisions such as temporary shelters, winter clothing, warm blankets, and fuel are necessary to sustain them until the cold subsides.
The UN report emphasizes the immediate necessity for temporary shelters, food, cash assistance, clean water, healthcare, and emergency support for the affected families. The United Nations emphasizes the crucial role of international humanitarian aid in aiding these victims tirelessly, and it is imperative that the international community continues to extend support to these individuals.
Considering the information available on the earthquake in Herat province, a significant number of individuals have been impacted, with thousands presently in desperate need of immediate humanitarian assistance to restore their daily lives.
Of notable importance is the extensive damage inflicted upon numerous villages, particularly the Zinda Jan and Injil districts in Herat province, where residential properties have suffered significant destruction.
In addition, reports indicate that educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and other critical infrastructure have also been negatively affected by the seismic activity.
Media reports have further revealed that even historically significant sites have not been spared from the devastation, with certain cultural heritage sites sustaining severe damage.
