Survivors of the September 1 earthquakes in Afghanistan’s Kunar province are refusing to return to their villages, fearing landslides and aftershocks. The disaster killed over 2,200 people and injured more than 3,600, destroying thousands of homes. Many are sheltering in open fields or along riverbanks, anxious about falling rocks.

Rugged terrain and poor infrastructure have slowed relief efforts. Aid delivered by helicopter has reached some, but survivors report it is limited. In Shaheedan village, Shams-ur-Rahman, who lost six relatives, lives with his family beside a road, lacking even basic shelter. Displaced families remain vulnerable, awaiting more substantial aid and long-term support, according to Reuters.