The scenic beauty of Kashmir at its best in the Neehlum River valley. Indian held Kashmir is just across the river near the village of Chileana.
Boys waiting for relief supplies overlooking the Neehlum River, which serves as the "Line of Control" between India and Pakistan. This spot, one of 5 designated as a point for crossing, was opened on 12 November.
Relief workers from the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation pass out relief supplies to young boys and girls. They shared clothing, food, blankets, and toys until supplies were exhausted.
Two members of the Army assist in queuing women in order to assist in sharing clothing brought for relief. Army members told us the women were tougher to deal with than the men at this site.
Crowd lined up to receive relief supplies. Under the supervision of Pakistan's Army, and local police, this is an orderly event, but in early days it had been quite unruly; Chileana, Kashmir
Village elder assisting with distribution of relief supplies, Chugali, Kashmir
Destruction in the rural area of Chugali, Kashmir. These wood and stone homes were no match for the power of this earthquake.
Twenty five years of work destroyed in 25 seconds!
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Relief supplies, medicines and doctors reach Chugali, Kashmir. This lift brings a small temporary clinic to treat injured. The community elder observes activities as the chopper prepares to depart.
Relief supplies being loaded aboard a UH-1 helicopter in Muzaffarabad, Kashmir. These will be delivered to some of the remotest areas affected by the earthquake.
Young girl with her new stuffed bear somewhere near Dhanni and Rampura, Kashmir approximately 15 kilometers east of Muzaffarabad.
Aerial view of a section of Muzaffarabad, Kashmir taken 1 November from the door of a UH-1 helicopter. Although some buildings are left standing, nearly 100% have damage that makes them uninhabitable.
Boy waiting outside a tent in earthquake victims' tent camp, Muzaffarabad, Kashmir
A tent camp provides food and shelter in Muzaffarabad, Kashmir.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
A Kashmiri showing his flowers - he took great pride in his home, even though it lay mostly ruined. As we left, he gave us a boquet of flowers, the only thing he had left in the world; Chileana, Kashmir