Death toll of Balochistan earthquake rises to 400 September 27, 2013 The News

QUETTA: The death toll from Tuesday’s devastating earthquake has risen to 400 in Balochistan. Federal Minister Abdul Qadir Baloch said that relief work was ongoing in the affected areas of the province but there was still a shortage of food, water and tents. In district Awaran, the provincial government, administration, Pakistan army, FC and NGOs are taking part in relief work. Due to the large scale devastation in Awaran, relief activities are falling short. Those affected by the earthquake say they require shelter, food and clean drinking water, adding that the government has not provided them any help. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Pakistan on Tuesday and caused large scale damage in the Awaran and Kech districts of Balochistan. Helicopter Carrying Relief Good Attacked A helicopter carrying relief goods to earthquake stricken Awaran was attacked in Mashkay Tehsil. According to security sources, small arms were used to fire at the helicopter which did not receive any damage. Aftershocks in Awaran An aftershock of magnitude 5.0 was felt in Awaran district on Friday. The epicenter of the earthquake was 90 kilometres north of Awaran in Ormara. According to officials 15 aftershocks of magnitude 5.0-5.9 have been registered in Awaran since Tuesday’s earthquake.