A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan at around 2:00 a.m. local time, causing catastrophic destruction across Samangan, Tashqurghan, Sholgar, Khulm, and surrounding areas.
Within an hour of the disaster, Aseel’s network of Atalaan (community reporters and volunteers) began providing critical updates from the affected areas.
By 3:00 AM, Aseel’s Atalaan reported directly from a hospital in Tashqorghan and Sholgar, confirming hundreds of injuries and dozens of fatalities, with the numbers continuing to rise. Hospital staff are overwhelmed as survivors arrive from nearby villages.
“The walls have turned into rubble, and going inside the damaged homes can be deadly; they could collapse at any moment,” reported one of Aseel’s Atalaan on the ground.
Entire neighborhoods in Tashqorghan have been reduced to rubble. Witnesses estimate that 100 to 500 homes may have been destroyed, with families losing not just their homes but also all their household materials, food supplies, and basic necessities.
In Tangi Tashqorghan, falling rocks from the surrounding mountains have damaged small roadside shops and injured or killed people in passing vehicles. A car caught fire, and the narrow roads remain blocked, making it extremely difficult for emergency vehicles to reach the affected communities. Despite these challenges, Aseel’s Atalaan teams are in the field, documenting, assessing, and delivering aid.
Aseel’s Emergency Response:
Aseel has dispatched 300 hot meal packages, earthquake relief kits (including tents, blankets, and essential supplies), and raw food materials to Mazar to support families affected by the earthquake. Our Atalaan are on the ground delivering aid, but more support is urgently needed to reach the growing number of displaced and injured families.
Call for Support
Aseel is urging the global community and Afghan diaspora to help deliver urgent life-saving aid. Your contribution can provide shelter, food, and warmth to families who have lost everything overnight.
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