The need is very much in the rural areas. It is expected that most local agencies will fade a way within a week to ten days leaving a vacuum in relief efforts. Tremors have continued since the original earthquake with one measured at 3.2 on Saturday. Estimates as to the number of casualties are contradictory, however many agree at approx. The biggest problem is that the Govt.
Officials statistics go by the survey they do when they visit areas affected.
Counts were made of people who remained. Many people against advice left the area and hence have been unaccounted for. The clearance of damaged buildings has begun and immediate needs at present are food in the rural areas, shelter, clean water and blankets. Incidentally, tonnes of 2 nd hand clothing have arrived, both from within India and abroad. This can be seen in piles lying across the roads unwanted.