Themselves fleeing for their lives. Live from cnn center, this is Cnn Newsroom with Robyn Curnow. So Hurricane Henri is barreling towards the northeastern u. S. Right now with landfall expected in the coming hours on either Long Island or southern New England. Now, more than 50 Million people Take A Look at this Satellite Image here more than 50 Million people are under Hurricane Or Tropicalstorm warnings. And states of emergency have been declared in New York, Rhode Island, and connecticut. Cnn has just obtained this video of Flooded Streets in downtown hoboken, new jersey. This is part of the Rain System already hitting the northeast. For days, residents have been prepared warned to prepare for situations like this, and to evacuate or to shelter in safe places. And heres what new York Governor Andrew Cuomo told his state. Take a listen. New york tough also means New York smart. And New York smart, today, means get out of Harms Way please. So lets go straight to tyler mauldin. Tyler, youre monitoring all of the Satellite Images. You heard the Governor Cuomo there, really warning people in no uncertain terms keep safe. What can we expect in the coming hours . Well, as you also showed right there, robyn, we have already picked up a lot in the way of rainfall in the New York metro area. This is all Streaming Right off of henri, even though its couplehundred miles to the South And East of New York. That rain is beginning to push out. But its beginning to now push into northern jersey, southern jersey, as well as philadelphia, too. The kind of rain that we saw in New York just over the last couple of hours really tells the story of what we will be dealing with once this right here, which is henri, comes ashore. Now, Henri Is um it is about 175 miles to the south of Rhode Island. Um, you can see The Rain Pushing Out of New York, as i mentioned. We are gonna see these totals go up. I mean, just last night, we saw about 4 inches of rain in Central Park. We picked up nearly 2 inches, alone. Thats how soupy the Air Mass is that were dealing with here um with with henri. As it takes this journey and it makes Land Landfall somewhere around montauk going to southern New England somewhere along the line of connecticut to Rhode Island. We will see all that moisture continue to stream up. So heavy rainfall is going to continue across jersey, New York city, on into connecticut and boston, massachusetts. You can see it, too. All of massachusetts will see see heavy rainfall. Northern new new hampshire, vermont, were also going to see it. About 6 inches of rain. Some areas, up to 10 inches. This is on top of what we have already dealt with the last seven days so you take that saturated ground. Tropical storm to Hurricane Force winds coming onshore. You mix all that together. Trees are going to topple and, yeah, we are going to see Power Outages for sure. The good news is we are seeing out of state crews, Power Crews come into the region. Robyn, they are coming from 30 different states, d. C. , and canada. More than 12,000 crews are coming in to help restore power. Thats the kind of storm we are dealing with here. Goodness. Thanks for keeping us posted. We will check in with you in about half an hours time. Thanks so much. Tyler mauldin there. So earlier, cnn spoke with Lieutenant Commander Robert mitchell. He is part of a Hurricanehunter Team that flew directly into Hurricane Henri on saturday night. Gathering data that really helps forecasters to know what to expect from the storm. He described what it was like to fly into the eye of this storm. This storm has been uniquely bumpy. Um, our Flight Yesterday was heavily influenced by some of the dry air that was coming in from the from the west. And so, we had some of the strongest clear air [ inaudible ] that we have had in storms for quite a few years. All that dry Air Intruding into the hurricane has really caused really tough ride for us to try to fly in the center and to measure each of the quadrants of the storm to try to get a good picture of what what the storm is trying to tell us. This storm on this track with the dry air coming in from the west. The last time that i flew on something like this was actually superstorm sandy. That was a much stronger storm. Um and had much more organization, prior to being impacted by some of the Weather Systems coming off the u. S. But this track and this kind of Lefthand Turn that its going to make in the next day here um is is somewhat rare. So hurricanes are rare for the northeastern u. S. The last time one made landfall in New England was back in 1991 when Hurricane Bob came ashore in Rhode Island. I want to take you now to the Deepening Crisis in afghanistan. The u. S. Embassy In Kabul is warning americans who are still in the country not to attempt to come to the international airport unless they are notified. There are growing fears that terrorists may try to attack the airport or the crowds clustered around the gates, as you can see here. So, the u. S. Says it is setting up alternative routes In Kabul to safely es escort Stranded Americans and others to the airport. Nearly 27,000 people have been evacuated, so far, including about 2,500 americans. And in the coming hours, President Biden is expected to address the Security Situation at the Kabul Airport. We get more details from Oren Liebermann at the pentagon. Oren. Reporter the pentagon has been aware that the airport, itself, kabul international airport is a target for groups like isis k, as well as the Haqqani Network and al qaeda. But now, its gone to a different level. Military planners have begun preparing alternative routes, according to two defense officials, as a way of getting american citizens and afghan evacuees from their location to the airport in light of this emerging threat. As far as we know, they havent started using these routes. But its a response to the changing environment. The growing crowds around the airport that might be a very tempting target for groups like Isis K. Modes of attack could be Vehicle Board improvised explosive devices. Mortar attacks or Suicide Bombers and its because of a threat like that, that they have developed these plans. The senior diplomat In Kabul who spoke with one of our colleagues says that there is a credible threat there but not, it appears, an imminent one. Nevertheless, because of what has been a constantly evolving situation on the ground, the military went ahead and began to develop these plans and routes that would give u. S. Troops there and the u. S. , in general, more oversight and more visibility on where u. S. And afghan evacuees are moving. And and the ability to see them. As well as the ability to either avoid or disperse the large crowds that would be that tempting target. For the most part, the pentagon says most americans have gotten through taliban checkpoints. Though, they are aware there are some reports of those who have been stopped. We know of cases, a small number that we know of, and we dont have perfect visibility. But we know of a small number of cases where some americans and and certainly, as the secretary, also, said in that statement, afghans. Afghans that we want to evacuate. Not it wasnt just americans that he talked about. Have been harassed and, in some cases, beaten. We dont believe it is a very large number. There is some level of coordination between u. S. Forces there and the taliban on these Al Ter alternative routes. Not complete coordination and the taliban doesnt know everything, officials told us. But it requires that level of coordination against, in this case, a common enemy that is Isis K. As the u. S. Tries to move formore people from their location to the airport and then, ultimately, of course, out of kabul international airport and to a thurdor third country. Either, the u. S. Citizens bringing them back to the United States. Or afghan evacuees to qatar, bahrain, to try to get evacuees out of the country. Oren liebermann, cnn in the pentagon. Seven afghan civilians were killed while desperately trying oh get in the airport on saturday In Kabul. Large crowds have been swarming these Airport Gates for days now. Hoping to catch a flight, any flight, out of afghanistan. The Uk Defense ministry says the victims died in two separate incidents as crowds were trying to push their way near the facility. One incident happened just outside the airport, while the other was at a nearby hotel. The ministry could confirm the exact causes of death. Now, Jomana Karadsheh is following all of these developments for us from istanbul. Jomana, hi. I mean, just talk us through the backlog of people. So many people. The logistics. The Red Tape is certainly amplifying the crisis, isnt it . I mean, robyn, its been a week. A week since the taliban takeover. A week since this crisis erupted. And it seems like the situation is getting more chaotic, more dangerous, more disorganized by the day. You know, youre talking about the crowds that we have seen gathering outside the airport. You have got thousands of people who have converged on the airport and, you know, not necessarily all of those people have the paperwork or qualify for evacuation. Youve got so many desperate afghans who are making it to the gate. Trying, desperately, to get out of the country. To flee taliban rule. And, you know, we saw that Desperation Turn into death yesterday, as you mentioned. You know, we saw these reports that civilians may have died outside the airport. And the british mod that was assisting in that area helping out civilians did confirm that at least seven people lost their lives in two separate crushes around near the airport. And, you know, robyn, this is coming after reports over the past week we have had of at least 12 people whove lost their lives trying to just get to the um to the airport. And, you know, if that risk of getting caught up in a stampede was not enough, now you have got What Oren was reporting. U. S. Officials saying that there is a potential, possible threat. A possible Isis Plot to attack the crowds outside the airport. Talk of the possibility of using Car Bombs or Suicide Bombers or mortars. And that is why the americans are looking at different ways, alternative routes to get people into the airport. And different access points. But really unclear how they are going to be doing this, robyn. It is there are very limited options of how people can get to that gate, and get into the airport. And this all when theyre up against that deadline of August 31st for the u. S. Military withdrawal. Lots of questions. If they are actually going to be able to evacuate thousands, perhaps Tens Of Thousands by that august31st deadline. And watching this, really concerned. Terrified, actually. Are afghans who are associated with the u. S. , who worked with the u. S. They are watching and and no matter what u. S. Officials are saying to try and reassure them that they wont be left behind, they have a real fear, robyn, that they will be left behind. Jomana karadsheh there in istanbul. Thank you for that update. Now, before the tall iban takeover, Nonprofit Group Ascend sought to empower afghan women and girls by teaching them how to climb mountains. Well now, the organization is desperately trying to get its members out of Harms Way. Ascent Founder And Executive director joins me now from naples, italy. Marina, hi. How difficult has the past week been, particularly in trying to get these girls out . Its been a nightmare. Continues to be. Its we have tried everything. We have people pulling for us All Over The World and at all levels. And we still cant seem to get people out. What have been some of the stories in terms of your attempts to get them out . Well, i have been in touch constantly um im not there, myself. But its been agonizing to be trying to lead the girls to whatever weve been told will work. And theyre constantly on the phone with me. Sometimes, on video. And i can see how badly its all failing. Um weve been three times caught in mobs that are where people have died. Fortunately, our Girls Havent died. Um, weve had injuries. They have kept their heads and kept their families safe. But someone was shot right next to a 7yearolds sister of one of our Team Members. One of our Team Members had her father his he had a Head Injury from apparently u. S. Troops doing crowd control. Um its its been really bad. So have they tried to get from kabul to the airport and just failed . Or or got through and then Couldnt Couldnt be processed, i understand. No. Nobody can get through. If youre if you get through, then youre in a safe zone. And this is what im calling for to anybody who will listen. We need the u. S. Military to get outside the wire and establish a safe zone to process civilians. It is not going to work to call people to the airport, and tell them it doesnt matter what you tell them. It doesnt matter what their Visa Status is. They cant get in the gate and they are dying in the in the attempts. Who are your girls . You started this ngo to help them climb mountains. Clearly, this is a Challenge Way beyond some of the highest peaks you youve had to encounter. Who are they . And and and and what do they mean to you . Well, they mean everything to me. Theyre theyre the future that that i think afghanistan can be. I think a lot of us dream that girls can be free and can be empowered. And these girls really embody that. Theyre athletes. Um but theyre citizens. They volunteer in their communities. Thats a big part of what we do. They are Role Models for other girls. And most of them are teenagers and we we try to give them tools to be leaders in whatever context theyre in. And we are really seeing them draw on those now where they are having to keep their heads in a crisis that goes day after day after day. And were having to um apply medical training to deal with injuries. Its its um its hard to say. Its its hard to explain how difficult its been for me, too, as an american to watch my country fail in this. And i am the one that these girls trust. And im saying, come. These are the instructions. You will be looked after. And then, its its not its theyre not being looked after at all. Its an impossible situation, and i cannot understand why the u. S. Government Cant Task our military to make a safe zone for these people. Were just watching them die. Um, our reporter before you said there were limited options. There is obviously a deadline. Real concerns that some people will be left behind. Many. That this is not going to end anytime soon. Are you preparing for a Worstcase Scenario that you wont be able to get these young girls out . Yes, of course. And we have not just the girls that are on our staff or on the team now but we have a network of girls who have been part of our program over the years and they are all terrified. I am getting messages, round the clock, begging me to help them. And the the Calculation Everybody is making is we all know the airport is bad. And weve, again, seen Death Right literally, right next to us. But the taliban are here. And our girls are mostly hazara. They know that their time is is limited and they will be targeted. So they are just deciding which which risk to take. And its incredibly difficult. And in yeah. Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do. Good luck and that is a terrible choice, many of those girls, as you say, are perhaps facing right now. Keep us posted, and thank you, again. Marina. Thank you. You can find out how you can help afghan refugees or if you are a veteran troubled by events in afghanistan, please do go to cnn. Com impact. Now, Coming Up here on cnn. Another day of Record Covid numbers in australia after violent antilockdown protests in two of its biggest cities. A live report from sydney. That is just ahead. Youre watching cnn. At pnc bank, we believe in the power of the watch out. The make way, coming through. Great. The storm alert. Dad. And the subtle but effective ding. Thats why we created low Cash Mode. The financial watch out that gives you the options and time needed to help you avoid overdraft fees. Its one way were making a difference. 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The South African government recently made the shot available to all adults. And officials said the line at a Drivethru Queue on friday in johannesburg here was severalmiles long. South africa is hoping to deliver 300,000 vaccinations, per day. Australia is reporting hundreds of new covid cases just a day after these violent protests rocked the country. New south wales recorded more than 800 new infections on sunday. A record for the Thirdstraight Day in a row. This comes after hundreds of angry protestors clashed with police over tighter covid restrictions in several australian cities on saturday. Well, Angus Watson is in sydney where dozens of protestors were arrested on saturday. Angus, hi. What more can you tell us about this . Certainly, folks are getting pretty, pretty angry because its been, i dont know, you tell me how long since there have been lockdowns there where you are . Well, robyn, where i am here in sydney, the worsthit city in australias third wave of covid19. A lockdown has been in place since last june. And it will be in place until at least The End of september, and perhaps further on. Thats as the Delta Variant moves through sydney. Forcing Case Numbers up. Some of the Case Numbers now on a Daytoday Basis are the highest that the country has ever had. And meanwhile, were seeing protests like the ones on our screens now. Where we have thousands of people turning out. Particularly, in australias secondlargest city of melbourne. There, police say to cause mayhem in their protests against this these lockdowns, robyn. And some of the scenes that were on Display Yesterday in melbourne are the most violent that australias seen in quite some time. Police forced to use nonlethal weapons. Firing pepper balls and using Pepper Spray against angry protestors there causing injuries to police. At least nine Police Officers still in hospital with broken noses, head, and spinal injuries. Concussions. Now, robyn, of course, as the Delta Variant spreads, Australias Vaccine Rollout has not been quick enough. We have just had over 20 of the population fully vaccinated. But despite that, the prime minister, Scott Morrison, saying things will get better in the nottoodistant future. He wrote an Oped Today released in which he sought to shift the focus from these very high Case Number counts to hospitalizations and deaths. I will read you a little bit of what he said in that oped. Shifting our focus from not just Case Numbers to actually looking at how many people are becoming seriously ill, and requiring hospitalization is increasingly what matters, he says. After all, this is how we manage all other infectious diseases. But Scott Morrison may want to treat covid19 like the flu or another infectious disease. The coldhard truth, robyn, the Vaccination Rates in australia just arent high enough for him to do that just yet, robyn. Thanks for that. Live there in sydney, Angus Watson, good to see you. Thanks for that update. Coming up on cnn, millions of people are under threat from Hurricane Henri, as the storm takes aim at the northeastern u. S. Plus, a Military Site in germany gets a new mission, helping people flee the taliban. We report from the airbase, Coming Up. Reason, or fun. Daring, or thoughtful. Sensitive, or strong. Progress isnt either or progress is everything. Mission control, we are go for launch. Tminus two minutes and counting. Um, shes eating the rocket. Copy that, shes eating the rocket. I assume we needed that . [chomping sound] lunchables built to be eaten. She has eaten the rocket. [girl burps] over. vo how do you know when youve found your team . Whether youre winning, or just doing your best. When youre on the lanes, theyre right behind you. Reunite with your team. Go bowling. Introducing xfinity rewards. Our very own way of thanking you just for being with us. Enjoy rewards like Movie Night specials. 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And State Leaders are urging residents not to take the storm lightly. And i feel confident saying to New Yorkers that they could not be in better hands, in terms of an experienced team. Now, that doesnt mean that Mother Nature doesnt win. She wins. She wins. She won at superstorm sandy. She wins every time. But we will be doing everything that we can do to be prepared. We plan and prepare for the worst, and hope we never have to use those plans. And may be that, in this particular time, thatll be the case. Were prepared for what could be um a tough storm. We got the folks on the ground, ready to hit the ground running and do everything we can to keep you safe. So i want to check in with tyler mauldin. He is monitoring these these warnings and, of course, this sat image that thats changed in the last halfanhour since we spoke. Just talk us through what what kind of data are you getting there . Well, look at this real quick with the Satellite Image. You brought it up. It looks a little different. Notice how its getting stretched out like this. When that happens, you are going to see Rainfall Spread across a much larger area. And thats what were going to see across the northeast in New England. We just got word from the national Weather Service in New York city that Central Park broke a Record Rainfall Record yesterday. Um, they picked up 4. 45 inches of rain. The previous record which was from the late19th century, so a longstanding record, was 4. 19 inches. So this is already a recordsetting Rain Event as the system pushes to the north. We are going to see more in the way of records being broken across the northeast in terms of rainfall. The Save Grace here is that um hurricanes, tropical systems, to be really strong, they want Sea Surface temperatures thats how warm the the ocean is. They want those temperatures to be like bathtub warm. 78 Degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. Right offshore of New England, weve got temperatures that are, like, lowtomid70s. So thats going to help this system break down a little bit. And probably make landfall as a strong tropical storm. But it could be close to a category 1 hurricane so we continue to have these Hurricane Warnings hoisted for Long Island, connecticut, also Rhode Island. Then, again, in the blue here, we have tropicalstorm warnings. Were going to see the conditions continue to go downhill for many from massachusetts, all the way to New York. Were going to see the rainfall really pick up in intensity, especially across Rhode Island and connecticut, come sunrise on sunday. Then, it makes landfall around 2 00 in the afternoon near that connecticutRhode Island line. And notice, On Into Monday and tuesday, we continue to see um this storm linger around. So, on top of the rain that we have already picked up not just in the last 24 hours, robyn, but over the last five days. Were going to add about 6 inches to those totals. The national Hurricane Center warns that some areas could see up to 10. So were definitely going to see the potential for some flooding in this area. Not to mention, the Storm Surge. Wow. This is some lifechanging stuff. Thanks so much. We will, of course, continue to monitor all of these developments. Tyler, appreciate it. Well check in check in with you a little bit later on, again. So in connecticut, officials are warning that more than half the state could lose power during the storm. And they say that it could take weeks weeks to get everything back up and running. Authorities say another big concern, as tyler was saying there is, of course, the Storm Surge and the flooding, especially in lowlying areas. Brian todd is in new london, connecticut, with more on that. Reporter here, in new london, connecticut, and just across the Thames River, there are some lowlying areas so there is real concern about Storm Surge, about flooding in these two towns. Lot of water around here. You have got the Thames River right behind me. You have got long Island Sound just south of that. Thats where these two Bodies Of Water converge and again, some lowlying areas. A lot of neighborhoods in these areas could be vulnerable to Storm Surge and flooding. I just talked to the mayor. He has ordered mandatory evacuations in at least two neighborhoods covering about 40 homes so that covers at least 80 to 100 people. Not everybody has taken him up on that. Of course, mandatory evacuations mean they strongly suggest you get out of your home but they do not require it. They cannot force you out of your home. But they are trying to get some people in lowlying neighborhoods to evacuate. We did speak to a couple of them. A lot of them are saying that theyre not going to get out because theyre concerned about their pets. They are concerned about other things. They may wait it out. They may kind of make a Lastminute Call during the height of the storm. But the mayor of graten says thats really not the time to make that call. He is not going to be able to get first responders out to these people at the height of the storm on sunday. Brian todd, cnn, new london, connecticut. Thanks, brian. Severe weather is also causing devastation in middle, tennessee. We know at least ten people have died during severe Flash Flooding in humphreys county, about 60 miles west of nashville. The Sheriffs Office told a Cnn Affiliate that two of the bodies they recovered were toddlers. More than two dozen people are still missing, and officials say nearly 50 National Guard troops have now been deployed to help with Rescue Operations there. I do want to go back to no another one of our top stories. The race to evacuate people from afghanistan. The u. S. Has said it is in talks with the taliban to get out people. But there are Fears Isis could pose a deadly, new threat. The u. S. Says it wants to establish alternative routes to the Kabul Airport over fears of an attack by the local isis affiliate. Meanwhile, though, both the u. S. And afghan evacuees are arriving in the u. S. By The End of the weeksd, the washington, d. C. Area is expected to see some 1,500 arrivals. A Senioradministration Official says the biden White House may even compel u. S. Airlines to help with getting Tens Of Thousands of evacuees to the United States. But but before they can reach the u. S. , many people are being taken to ramstein Air Base in germany. The base was a major destination for medevaced u. S. Troops during the afghan war, and it has a new mission. Serving as a haven for refugees fleeing the taliban. Reporter plane after plane carrying men, women, and children. Evacuees who are part of the chaotic scramble to airlift people out of afghanistan following the talibans takeover. Now, safe at the ramstein u. S. Air base in germany, one of the biggest outside of the United States. Soon, capable of taking in up to 7,500 people from this unprecedented airlift, explains 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing Commander colonel adrian williams. Its enormous because it is such a huge humanitarian mission but i can tell you on each of those c17s, we have gone from 75 passengers onboard all the way up to 400. Reporter so as you can see behind me there, thats a c17 globe master. And these are the flights that have been coming in and out of ramstein Air Base bringing passengers. One just landed. And what happens is passengers disembark. Theyre brought here by bus, and the first person they meet is a uso imam. They are given a welcome to germany, to the ramstein Air Base, and then they proceed through medical checks, as well as security checks. Then, they are brought to a holding area, where their i. D. S are checked. Then finally, they will be able to get to their temporary living quarters here on the base. Reporter this is an Allhandsondeck Effort between the u. S. Air force, army, as well as more than 1,500 civilian volunteers, including the red cross. But Safety And Security is the priority here. That includes rigorous i. D. Checks, fingerprints, and Iris Scans to screen for anyone flagged by federal databases, says brigadier general joshua olson, 86th Airlift Wing and installation commander. First and foremost is the security. So we focus heavily on the security. And then, making sure we take care of all of their their health needs. Um, Covid Checking and so making sure they dont have any symptoms. And then, also, we we do a very robust check with the department of state. And also, all of our federal agencies. Reporter this is their home for the next two or three days. Hastily assembled cots for beds and 40 people to a tent. Women and children are inside the cavernous airplane hangar. Men sleep in the tent city outside. With a small area in between for families to meet. None are allowed to leave, yet. These are the temporary living facilities. The capacity here, at the moment, is 5,000. They are hoping to get that up to 7,500 but there is a flight arriving here almost every hour and a half and its filling up fast. On our way out, we meet this man. He says he is a u. S. Citizen from virginia and had flown to afghanistan to visit family, and got married there last week. So i just, like, rushed like everybody else. And the only people that i could get in was my dad and my sister. U. S. Forces were shooting fires. Taliban. And also, like, afghan forces, too, at the gate. So people were getting hurt, left and right. And was really bad situation. Yeah. I mean, thats incredibly traumatic. What did have you been able to speak to your family since you were separated from them at all . Only this morning for two minutes. Thats it. Reporter what did they say . Theyre in shock. They were worried about us. And we were worried about them. And they are say whats going to happen to them . And i was like i dont know. Reporter but this is only a temporary reprieve. There are still so many questions about where they will go, and what will happen to family still trapped in afghanistan. Many here, looking to the u. S. For answers. Cnn, ramstein Air Base, germany. Well, the taliban Takeover Afghanistan poses major challenges for nongovernmental organizations and aid groups. For that, more on that, i am joined now by charles davy. He is the Managing Director of the british ngo, afghan aid. How are you doing . Because i understand you made it out of kabul on monday, if im correct. What is the past week or so been like for you, personally . Morning, robyn. Yes. Um, i did make it out on Monday Morning. I was one of the lucky ones. And id say the past week has been absolutely hectic, frantic. Weve been trying to evacuate two other of our international colleagues who im thankful to say um one left last night. And hopefully, one will be leaving this morning now. Um also, we have been dealing a lot with the national staff there. Encouraging them to stay home and stay away from away from the the violence. But also, to try and continue the work that they can from home. Um, weve organized for Essential Staff to go back into the office In Kabul this morning. And they will be resuming resuming work gradually, i hope. We have also, of course, been dealing with our programs in the provinces. As the taliban have made approaches for us to resume working. And um, at the moment, were doing that gradually and cautiously but trying to do it in in concert with the other ngos in the country to make sure that we are abiding by appropriate principles and um you know, were all working together with the taliban with one message. So so you are putting into place a framework or preparing to have to do business with the taliban. I know that Aid Agencies have had to do this in the past. Particularly, in the more remote areas. How how how is the prospect of that going to pan out, particularly if you have got, say, female members on your staff . Well, were going to have to work with and find out what that is, at the moment. Um as as you say, weve worked with the taliban in the past. In the areas where theyve controlled. Over the past several years. Of course, theyve had a Shadow Government in place with governors and commissioners for Health And Education and ngos and companies. So we have always had to keep them informed in order to ensure the Safety And Access of our staff. And to a certain degree, those relationships already exist. In terms of how how and when women can continue to work, which i want to make the point that this is absolutely critical because in order to deliver assistance and services to families, women being the center of the family. And only women being able to work with women, our women have to be able to get out and do that work. And its a message that we are all trying to get across consistently. At the moment, in some pro provinces, they are saying well, lets wait and see for further direction. In other provinces, they are saying women can work, appropriately dressed. And with a a male Family Member to escort them. But we are still trying to figure out what that might mean across the country. Um, what kind of area is required you know, moving out of what kind of area do they are they going to require . So certainly, very, very uncertain times to put it mildly. As you reflect on the last ten days or so, what is the one moment that that sticks out to you . I think most particularly, i mean, what i have been asked about a lot has been my own experience of the evacuation. You know, i i really i am very grateful that i managed to get out when i did. We made an early call on on on Monday Morning that one of our Staff Members would go. And then, as the events unfolded during the day, we we decided the our international staff would leave. Really, because of the vacuum that was being created between the government falling and police and military leaving their posts and the taliban moving in. We were concerned about looting and criminality that might develop in that vacuum. And so, that experience was something that that stands out. Theyll remember for a long time, i think. But very grateful for the way it was managed by the british troops and, you know, its its meant that ive been able to focus on some to some degree, on on the broader picture for the organization. Over the past week. And now, were going to have to deal with financial issues with with the money being locked up. So thats another another logistical issue that you are going to have to um overcome. But either way, congratulations for getting out. You are one of the lucky ones. And and and good luck with your work on the ground from afghan aid. Charles davy, thank you for joining us. Best wishes to all of your people there still in afghanistan. Thank you very much. So, Emergency Workers are also trying to ramp up operations in haiti. In the aftermath of that devastating earthquake there. But cnn is now getting word their focus will likely change in the coming days. Thats a story we are following, too. Well explain after this break. Youll jump for joy. 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Hundreds of people who evacuated from afghanistan in recent days have begun arriving in the u. S. At Dulles International Airport near washington, joyful reunions as weary passengers are melt by loved 1s. More than 26,000 people have now been airlifted to safety, but Tens Of Thousands are still waiting. Oren lieberman explains how u. S. Troops In Kabul are trying to help them get through the traumatic ordeal by often making tender human connections, Take A Look. Reporter kabul has become a tale of two cities. Outside the gated walls of the airport, panic, despair. Inside the compound, there is what so many afghans feared was lost, a measure of hope. There are 5,800 troops at Hamid Karzai international airport. Some for security of the most important piece of Real Estate in the country right now. For many others, this is a humanitarian mission. The military has come with food, water, and medical supplies. Here, something as simple as water in large, clear plastic bottles, something that small as an impact on those fleeing for their lives, especially after hours of waiting in the Summer Heat of afghanistan. A father passes his child to a marine for medical help. The marines say the infant was treated and reunited with the family at the airport. Having prepared and partially executed a nonxat Want Operation like what were seeing right now, it is the toughest mission the military does. So many challenges that require continue Wuls Adaptation to changing circumstances. Reporter here another child passed to marines, a picture that underscores how important afghans feel it is to leave the country they once knew. Powerful images like this have helped define this evacuation effort. Pictures of the crowd and pictures of the people. It is a difficult mission, one the White House acknowledged is a dangerous one. Under pressure from the clock, the environment, and the enemy. 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Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im Robyn Curnow. Coming up on the show, Hurricane Henri is bearing down on the northeastern United States. More than 50 Million people are in its path, bracing for strong winds, torrential rain, and Storm Surges. A new threat from isis is changing Evacuation Plans in afghanistan. As were learning seven people died, crushed trying to reach the gates of kabuls airport. And we go inside ramstein Air Base where thousands of evacuees are being housed as they await their next escape, their next step in escaping the taliban takeov