In Barmal district, Afghanistan, an earthquake leaves families with only makeshift shelters.
In Barmal district, Afghanistan, an earthquake leaves families with only makeshift shelters.
Disaster
The deadliest earthquake of the year hits the Paktika province in Afghanistan, destroying whole villages while residents sleep.
Impact
Where homes used to be there is now only rubble, and entire families have died. Survivors sleep outside, exposed to the wind and rain, and food and safe drinking water are in short supply. More than 1,000 people have lost their lives while some 6,000 people have been injured.
Response
Barmal district, one of the worst affected areas, receives little aid until Islamic Relief reaches the remote, mountainous location. Our emergency team delivers vital food supplies to more than 2,000 families. Our team also highlighted the crisis in international media including the BBC, Al Jazeera, Sky and more.
