One month since a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, the World Food Programme continues to rapidly deliver food assistance to affected communities and support logistics for the broader humanitarian response.
The World Food Programme is rushing food to affected communities in eastern Afghanistan, following a powerful, 6.0 magnitude earthquake late Sunday, August 31 that killed hundreds of people and injured or otherwise affected thousands more.
We are deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan the evening of August 31, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground supporting affected communities.
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