Earthquake survivors in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province say they remain without adequate shelter months after the disaster, as snowfall and freezing winter temperatures worsen living conditions.
Families displaced by the earthquake in Dara-e-Nur district said they are still living in tents and lack basic necessities, including heating equipment and winter supplies, making life especially difficult for children, women and the elderly.
“People are living in tents. You can see the conditions yourself,” said Agha Khan, a resident of Dara-e-Nur. “There is snow, the weather is extremely cold and everyone — children, women and the elderly — is suffering.”
Residents said no substantial humanitarian assistance has reached them despite the onset of winter, forcing families to endure freezing nights in makeshift shelters.
Abdul Qadir, another resident, urged authorities and aid organisations to respond urgently. “It is winter and snow has fallen. The government should cooperate with us and provide basic necessities for the people,” he said.
Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, and limited infrastructure, widespread poverty and funding shortages have slowed recovery efforts. Aid agencies have repeatedly warned that winter conditions pose serious risks for displaced families, particularly children.
As temperatures continue to drop in Dara-e-Nur, residents warned that prolonged delays in assistance could put dozens of families at risk, calling for urgent delivery of winter aid before conditions worsen further.
