A powerful earthquake struck near Basawul in Afghanistan, claiming over 800 lives and injuring more than 2,000 people. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, offering condolences and confirming that India has already sent 1,000 family tents to Kabul. Fifteen tonnes of food supplies are being moved to Kunar, with further relief materials to follow from India starting tomorrow.
Spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi today. Expressed our condolences at the loss of lives in the earthquake.
Conveyed that India has delivered 1000 family tents today in Kabul. 15 tonnes of food material is also being immediately moved by Indian Mission… pic.twitter.com/whO2iTBjS8
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 1, 2025
Relief Operations Underway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the deadly Afghanistan earthquake and stated that India is ready to provide humanitarian aid. Authorities are coordinating relief delivery to ensure support reaches affected communities promptly, while wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this difficult hour, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid and relief to those…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 1, 2025
