KABUL, Afghanistan – The United Arab Emirates has sent several containers of emergency food aid to earthquake-hit areas in northern Afghanistan in a stunning show of humanitarian support. The aid, which is managed by UAE humanitarian organizations, includes essential food, clean drinking water, and other basic necessities. to help families affected by natural disasters.
According to local reports, a powerful earthquake devastated several provinces in northern Afghanistan a few days ago. Entire villages were reduced to rubble, houses collapsed, and countless families were left homeless. Relief and recovery efforts are ongoing, but the severity of the disaster has left thousands in urgent need of food, water and medical assistance.
Witnesses in the area described scenes of devastation. A local resident of Faryab said: “People are sleeping under the open sky. Cold nights and lack of food make life very difficult. The support from Dubai gives us hope that we are not forgotten.
The UAE government and its humanitarian organisations have long supported vulnerable and affected communities in Afghanistan. In the past, the emirate has provided assistance to flood victims, drought-affected farmers and displaced families. The latest assistance is a testament to the UAE’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and global compassion.
Officials from the Afghan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) welcomed the UAE’s immediate move. “We are grateful for the immediate support of the government and people of the UAE. This food aid will be delivered to the most affected communities in the coming days.
According to reports, the containers sent from Dubai include rice, flour, edible oil, processed food, and other basic food packages that will be enough for thousands of families. The distribution of aid is being carried out fairly and in a timely manner in cooperation with local authorities and international organizations.
The recent earthquakes, which measured between 5.8 and 6.3 on the Richter scale, caused severe damage in northern Afghanistan. Buildings collapsed in several districts of Faryab, Jowzjan and Balkh. According to preliminary estimates, hundreds of homes were destroyed, dozens of schools and public buildings collapsed, and many people were injured or killed.
International humanitarian organizations, including the Red Crescent and UNICEF, have also mobilized to help the victims. However, damaged roads, limited medical facilities, and cold weather have made rescue operations difficult.
The arrival of aid from Dubai is a new ray of life for the affected families. For many victims, this aid is not just a material support but a symbolic message of compassion and humanity from the world.
As the recovery works continue, Afghan officials have appealed to the international community to continue their support to the country’s natural disaster response programs. With the arrival of winter, the need for shelters, blankets, and medical supplies has increased.
The UAE’s new aid campaign reflects the enduring spirit of brotherhood among nations and is a powerful message of hope to those suffering in the north of Afghanistan.
