On October 9th 2005, Pakistan was hit by a considerable earthquake. The quake measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, and was located in the heart of Kashmir.

FATALITIES:

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf said that 19,000 people were killed and thousands made homeless.

THE CASUALTIES:

Now it is estimated that 51,000 people have died and more than 74,000 were injured it was expected to rise.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

It was hard for people to build tents because there are lots of mountains in Pakistan and it was very cold. Heavy rain and snow was forecast.

NOURISHMENT:

People had not eaten or drank anything for 3 days and they were starving to death. Roads were also damaged which meant it was hard for food to be delivered to where it was needed.