Earthquake survivors celebrating Eid; UN relief flights resumed

MUZAFFARABAD: Earthquake survivors celebrating Eid-ul-Azha in tent settlements amid frosty winds and snowfall in the quake zone.

United Nations relief flights have been resumed in quake-hit areas of Azad Kashmir after three days stoppage.

In Muzaffarabad, the quake-shattered capital of Azad Kashmir, there were few people buying sheep or cows to slaughter on Eid. Many charity organisations as well as Islamic groups had set up camps in the city to slaughter animals and distribute meat among quake survivors.

Meanwhile Britain has donated $ 10 million to United Nations for relief operations in the quake-stricken areas.

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Earthquake/Aftershocks Report

Earthquake/Aftershocks Report
Friday Jan 13, 2006


Total Aftershocks occured in Last 24 Hrs: ............................ 04

Significant Aftershocks in Last 24 Hrs:............................... Nil

Total Aftershocks since 08th Oct, 2005................................ 1599


PAKISTAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

Weather Forecast For Mon 16 Jan, 2006

PAKISTAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

PRECIPITATION
Cloudy with intermittent widespread rain/widespread snow heavy at times over high mountains above 5,000 ft.

TEMPERATURES
Maximum 04 to 06 °C in low lying areas, 06°C in Muzaffarabad, 02 to 04°C over the foothills of the Karakorum.

Minimum -4 to -2°C in plain areas over/around Islamabad, 01°C in Muzaffarabad, but as low as -4 to -8°C in the highest villages.

WIND
Mostly windy,high at evening/night.

Weather Forecast For Sun 15 Jan, 2006

PAKISTAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

PRECIPITATION
Cloudy with intermittent widespread rain/widespread snow heavy at times over high mountains above 5,000 ft.

TEMPERATURES
Maximum 06 to 08 °C in low lying areas, 08°C in Muzaffarabad, 04 to 06°C over the foothills of the Karakorum.

Minimum -2 to 02°C in plain areas over/around Islamabad, 02°C in Muzaffarabad, but as low as -2 to -6°C in the highest villages.

WIND
Mostly windy,high at evening/night

Weather Forecast For Sat 14 Jan, 2006

PAKISTAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

PRECIPITATION
Cloudy leading to light rain/snow over high mountains above 6,000 ft.

TEMPERATURES
Maximum 08 to 10 °C in low lying areas, 10°C in Muzaffarabad, 04 to 06°C over the foothills of the Karakorum.

Minimum -2 to 02°C in plain areas over/around Islamabad, 02°C in Muzaffarabad, but as low as -2 to -6°C in the highest villages.

WIND
Light and variable wind.