Pakistan Earthquake Devastation

ZHANG:
Wednesday's earthquake in Pakistan has killed hundreds. Survivors gather at mass graves to pay respect to the dead.

STORY:
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Ziarat valley in the south-western province of Baluchistan at dawn Wednesday. About 1,500 mud-walled houses were destroyed. Landslides destroyed more houses leaving nearly 15,000 people homeless.

Most of the valley's 50,000 people sleep out in freezing temperatures either because their homes were destroyed or damaged, or because about 20 aftershocks, the biggest of 6.2 magnitude, left them too scared to sleep indoors.

Baluchistan Revenue Minister Zamrak Khan said about 215 people were killed while 500 people were injured.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sent two teams to the area.

A Pakistani relief official says the United States and China have promised $1 million U.S. dollars each for rehabilitation work, while Japan and several other countries have also promised help.

A national disaster management team said it had sent rescue workers, tents, blankets and clothing but an official in the area said only a trickle of help was getting through.

The World Health Organization says it is sending essential medicines and supplies for 50,000 people for three months to the area. The World Food Program says it will provide 700 tons of dry food rations in initial relief supplies.

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[johnhar271]

well dont ask America fro anymore help. after creating the taliban starting several wars with india not forgeting the terror attack on mumbai and now osama...I hope your country falls into the earth...this is called irony assholes

[250808115]

希望巴基斯坦人民能走出这场灾难。经历了地震的我，实在不想多说­了。