Aid is slowly reaching Afghanistan s Herat province, where a series of earthquakes have killed over 2,000 people. Volunteers are helping in the search and rescue efforts, bringing food, tents, and blankets to the affected areas. However, the Taliban government s ban on women working for UN and NGO organizations has made assessing family needs difficult. The country is already facing a dire humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the withdrawal of foreign aid. Additionally, Herat province has been hit by a prolonged drought, further impacting the already vulnerable communities. Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
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