The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has stated that one year after the devastating earthquake in Kunar province, affected families still urgently need assistance to rebuild their homes and access clean drinking water. According to the report, the majority of those affected are still living in tents and temporary shelters.
The council announced on Friday, October 8, that its staff had revisited the earthquake-stricken areas in Kunar one year after the natural disaster. Jacopo Caridi, the NRC's Country Director in Afghanistan, said that the needs in these areas remain immense.
"A small number of people have gained access to shelter, while the majority of the affected are still living in tents and temporary shelters," said Mr. Caridi. He called for an increase in humanitarian aid to support the earthquake-affected families so they can rebuild their lives.
The NRC official emphasized, "Without the support of humanitarian organizations and institutions, the people of these regions will not be able to recover from the consequences of this disaster and return their lives to normal."
In early September of last year (2025), a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern provinces of Afghanistan, including Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman. The quake, which occurred in the middle of the night, caused hundreds of mud and ick houses to collapse, burying dozens of families under the rubble.
This tragedy befell a population already grappling with severe poverty and food insecurity. At the time, the Taliban government announced that more than 2,000 people had died in the earthquake, although the exact death toll was never independently verified.
One year on, reconstruction in these remote, mountainous regions has progressed slowly, and residents continue to face significant challenges in meeting their basic needs.
Source: Norwegian Refugee Council
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