Search for survivors of Pakistan earthquake continues

Pakistan Earthquake

The Guardian reports that the death toll in the Pakistan earthquake has now risen to 215. Upto 2,000 homes have been destroyed as people continue to seek refuge.

Pakistan Earthquake

At least 160 people have been killed after an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Balochistan province in south-western Pakistan. The tremor struck 70km (45 miles) north of Quetta at 0409 (2309GMT Tuesday) at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), the US Geological Survey said.

BBC news follows the story this morning. The Times currently reports the death toll at 135. The Telegraph has further information. The Guardian also runs with a death toll of 135 and 15,000 made homeless.

We will follow this story over the next few days to see whether these figures change and to identify the short-term and long-term effects and responses.