Young Afghan Earthquake Survivor Recounts Ordeal Under Rubble

Trapped Under Rubble

• 🧒 Sadiq, a 12-year-old boy, recounts the fear of being trapped under the rubble of his flattened home after an earthquake hit his village in Afghanistan's Kunar province.
• 🗣️ He described thinking he was going to die and screamed for help, calling out for his father and neighbors, but no one could initially reach him.
• ⏱️ After several hours, Sadiq was pulled out by his uncle and other locals.

Devastating Earthquakes in Afghanistan

• 🌍 Two powerful aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan within 12 hours, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences.
• 📉 The region has been hit by a series of earthquakes, with the first on Sunday measuring magnitude 6, causing widespread damage.
• ⛰️ A second quake on Tuesday, magnitude 5.5, interrupted rescue efforts as rocks slid down mountains, cutting off roads to remote villages.
• 💔 The earthquakes have killed at least 2,200 people in four days, with fears of more casualties.

Humanitarian Crisis and Relief Efforts

• 🆘 Survivors are struggling to access basic amenities.
• ⚠️ The United Nations and other agencies have warned of a critical need for food, medical supplies, and shelter.
• 💰 The World Health Organization is seeking $4 million in funds to support relief work in the affected region.