New Delhi. The earthquake that struck Afghanistan a day ago has caused heavy damage. More than a thousand people have lost their lives and more than 1500 are seriously injured. Due to this earthquake of 6.1 on the Richter scale, more than 3 thousand kutcha and pucca houses in Afghanistan have been demolished. The earthquake has increased the trouble for the people of Afghanistan who are already facing difficulties. In this difficult time, countries around the world have come forward to help Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s veteran cricketer Rashid Khan has also extended his hand to help the people of Afghanistan in this difficult time.
Rashid Khan has shared a picture of an innocent girl who lost everything in this earthquake on Twitter. Sharing this picture, he wrote, “This little angel is the only surviving member of her family. The local people have not found any other member of this girl’s family after the earthquake. Many houses have collapsed due to the earthquake and people are still buried under the rubble in far flung areas. In such a situation, I appeal to all of you to help people as much as possible. Rashid himself is also raising funds for the victims. He had also released a video message regarding this.
Rashid Khan has appealed for help for the earthquake victims of Afghanistan by sharing a picture of an innocent girl. (Rashid khan Twitter)
Afghanistan will be #BackEvenStronger – Donate now at: https://t.co/08jToN4YAC
I nominate: @safridiofficial, @hardikpandya7 and @djbravo47 to donate & nominate.
Please retweet and share. #BackEvenStronger pic.twitter.com/AO3yXyB21J
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) June 22, 2022
Strongest earthquake in Afghanistan in two decades
Wednesday’s earthquake in Afghanistan was the most powerful in two decades. According to the Meteorological Department of neighboring Pakistan, the epicenter of the quake was in Paktika province, about 50 km south-west of Khost city. A Taliban army spokesman said weak telephone networks were affecting relief and rescue operations. With this, the death toll may increase.
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Taliban government released Rs 87 crore
According to the report of Tolo News, the Taliban government has released 1 billion Afghani rupees (equivalent to Rs 87.53 crore) to help the people affected by the earthquake. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed condolences by tweeting and has offered humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. Other countries like Pakistan, Japan and South Korea have also promised help.
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Tags: Afghanistan, Rashid Khan, Taliban rule in Afghanistan
June 23, 2022, 14:16 IST