An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale occurred at 02.15 AM on Tuesday in Afghanistan, said the National Center for Seismology. No official information about the loss of properties or life is received so far. An official statement on the quake is awaited.
India's Manipur also felt tremor of 3.2 on the Richter Scale this morning at 4.56 AM.
"EQ of M: 3.2, On: 11/06/2024 04:56:17 IST, Lat: 24.30 N, Long: 94.26 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Tengnoupal, Manipur," posted National Center for Seismology on X.
Afghanistan yet recovering from October earthquake
Meanwhile, Western Afghanistan is still grappling to recover and rebuild after a devastating earthquake last October that killed around 2,000 people. The United Nations in a report said more than USD 400 million is needed for western Afghanistan to rebuild the earthquake-hit region.
The magnitude 6.3 quake on October 7, one of the most destructive in the country's recent history, flattened entire villages in Herat province and also left thousands injured and homeless. Months on, survivors are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
In a new UN report published three months ago, released together with the World Bank, the European Union and the Asian Development Bank, estimated there was "an urgent need for USD 402.9 million to support the critical recovery and reconstruction efforts in the province.”
The report said recovery strategies should prioritise restoring access to basic services and building earthquake-safe housing, especially for the most affected families. It said its assessment of the urgent needs relied on field data, publicly available information and remote analytics.
The report represents the first joint assessment since August 2021 and showcases an international resolve to address the needs of disaster-affected communities and support their recovery. It surveyed some nine districts with roughly 2.2 million people and offers a detailed breakdown of the numbers affected, including categories such as pregnant women, infants and people with disabilities. According to the report, the districts of Herat, Injil, and Zindajan were the hardest hit, with rural and vulnerable communities suffering the most.
(With AP inputs)
