India sends emergency relief supplies to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan

India said on Sunday, April 5, 2026, that it has sent a new consignment of relief goods to Afghanistan to support those affected by the recent floods and earthquake.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people during this difficult time.

“At a time when the Afghan people are in a difficult situation due to the recent floods and earthquakes, India is delivering HADR [Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief] “There are supplies including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags and more,” he said.

“India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to extending humanitarian assistance and support during this challenging period,” Mr. Jaiswal said on social media. he said.

At least 12 people died on the outskirts of Kabul after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in northern Afghanistan on April 3. The earthquake, with its epicenter at a depth of 150 km, sent shock waves to various parts of Delhi NCR. Tremors were also felt in other parts of northern India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana.

(With inputs from PTI)