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Afghanistan: Earthquake: 1999/02/11
GLIDE: EQ-1999-000054-AFG
| Period | 1999/02/11 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Afghanistan |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| So far the number of death stands at 39, and 256 persons are reportedly injured. | More than 1,000 cattle were killed by collapsing structures. |
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| Dozens killed in Afghanistan earthquqke | ||
| At least 50 people have been killed, and a further 200 injured in a strong earthquake which has struck east Afghanistan. | In Kabul damage has been limited to broken windows, and structural damage to mud brick homes. | |
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OCHA Situation Report No. 2 Feb. 15
30 percent of Afghan children in quake hit areas have pneumonia
(Agence France-Presse (AFP) 99/02/17)
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Feb.13
OCHA Situation Report No. 1 Feb. 12
OCHA Situation Report No.3 99/2/19
Plastic tarpaulins and tents are the highest priority for the people who lost homes. Next priority are blankets and clothing to protect against the cold weather.
OCHA Situation Report No. 3 Feb. 19
OCHA Situation Report No. 4 Feb. 25
[ERI Emergency Relief Information]