Thousands have been rendered homeless, and relief has been trickling in from across the globe. But?
It's been exactly a week since last Saturday's earthquake devastated Pakistan and parts of Jammu and Kashmir, killing over 40,000 people.
Thousands have been rendered homeless, and relief has been trickling in from across the globe.
The United States, Europe and the rest of Asia have stepped in with equipment, food, medicines and tents for the survivors.
A train carrying relief goods donated by India for Pakistan's earthquake victims has also arrived in Lahore from Attari.
However, the efforts don't seem to be enough.
On Friday, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court admitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the state government for inadequate rescue and relief measures in the quake-ravaged areas.
International aid providers say getting aid to the right people is a big challenge.
"The survivors need to be looked after. They've got no food, water or shelter," said Helen Lambard, Volunteer, International Rescue Corps.
Meanwhile, survivors in Muzaffarabad in PoK are also grappling with the dropping temperatures.
"Earlier this year the region was hit by snow, blizzards and flooding. These people have been hit twice, and now winter is setting in," said Mia Turner, Spokesman, UN World Food Program.
The changing weather also means that aid is slow in reaching the affected people.
The UN's chief emergency relief coordinator has described the relief effort as a race against the clock.
By Vipin Agnihotri
Published: 10/16/2005
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Thousands have been rendered homeless, and relief has been trickling in from across the globe.
The United States, Europe and the rest of Asia have stepped in with equipment, food, medicines and tents for the survivors.
A train carrying relief goods donated by India for Pakistan's earthquake victims has also arrived in Lahore from Attari.
However, the efforts don't seem to be enough.
On Friday, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court admitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the state government for inadequate rescue and relief measures in the quake-ravaged areas.
International aid providers say getting aid to the right people is a big challenge.
"The survivors need to be looked after. They've got no food, water or shelter," said Helen Lambard, Volunteer, International Rescue Corps.
Meanwhile, survivors in Muzaffarabad in PoK are also grappling with the dropping temperatures.
"Earlier this year the region was hit by snow, blizzards and flooding. These people have been hit twice, and now winter is setting in," said Mia Turner, Spokesman, UN World Food Program.
The changing weather also means that aid is slow in reaching the affected people.
The UN's chief emergency relief coordinator has described the relief effort as a race against the clock.
By Vipin Agnihotri
Published: 10/16/2005
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