UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for additional resources to provide urgent relief to survivors of the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, saying current humanitarian funding is insufficient to meet the needs.

In a statement, Guterres said the United Nations, working with Taliban authorities, is assessing the situation and mobilising further support for those affected.

As an initial step, the UN has allocated $5 million from its emergency fund to assist relief efforts, he said.

He added that the United Nations in Afghanistan will spare no effort in helping the Afghan people.