No reports of Singaporeans affected in earthquake in Afghanistan: MFA
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There are no Singaporeans in Afghanistan affected by the earthquake.
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SINGAPORE – There are no reports of Singaporeans in Afghanistan affected by the earthquake, the Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sept 4.
Afghanistan was struck by two earthquakes last week, which killed at least 2,200 people and injured more than 3,300.
In its statement, MFA said Singaporeans are advised to defer travelling to Afghanistan, as per the existing travel advisory. This note, issued in September 2024, advises Singaporeans to defer all travel to the country in view of the situation there.
MFA on Sept 4 added that those residing there should remain vigilant, monitor the local news closely and eRegister with MFA immediately if they have not done so.
Singaporeans who require consular assistance should also contact the 24-hour MFA Duty Office on +65 6379-8800/8855 or e-mail mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
The ministry said that Singapore conveys its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the earthquake.
The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 (S$64,500) as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross’ (SRC) fund-raising efforts for humanitarian relief for vulnerable communities affected by the earthquake. SRC also announced on Sept 4 that it is pledging $50,000 to support the Afghan Red Crescent Society and its partners on the ground.
The most immediate needs include search and rescue support, emergency healthcare and medical supplies, food, clean water and restoring road access to reach isolated communities affected by the disaster
To complement this, SRC has launched a fund-raising appeal. Members of the public may donate digitally via credit card at this link
Alternatively, people may make a cheque payable to “Singapore Red Cross Society” and send it by post to Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486, with their name, postal address and the words “Afghanistan Earthquake” indicated on the back of the cheque. Donations can be made in person as well by visiting the address above on weekdays from 9am to 6pm.
Interested donors may also register with SRC to raise funds as a third party, or set up an online fund-raising campaign at redcross.sg/donate-afghanearthquake
The first earthquake of 6 magnitude, one of Afghanistan’s deadliest in recent years, unleashed widespread damage and destruction in the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar on Aug 31, when it struck at a shallow depth of 10km
A second quake of 5.5 magnitude
