-The death toll rises to 238; about 400 are injured
-Thousands of survivors are facing difficulties, an official says
At least 238 people were
killed in Balochistan province, Jan Muhammad Buledi, a spokesman for the
provincial government, said Wednesday.
In addition to the
fatalities, around 400 people have been injured, he said. And more
people are still feared to be trapped in rubble.
Rescue efforts are under
way in the heavily hit districts of Awaran and Kech in Balochistan.
But
severely damaged communications networks are hindering the operation,
Buledi said.
Thousands of survivors
from the earthquake are facing difficulties in the two districts, he
added, saying that authorities have received offers of support from Iran
and Turkey.
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