poon cho tang SG Those who can are leaving in droves - those who cannot desperately pleading for a lift, in some cases with their dead children.
poon cho tang SG The army has moved in, promising a huge recovery operation, but residents are full of anger at what they perceive as a slow response by the government.
poon cho tang SG Many work round the clock but the devastation is so overwhelming that progress can seem so slow.
poon cho tang SG The army's emphasis is on dropping medical and food supplies in far-flung areas - none of them reachable by road as yet.
poon cho tang SG The ruins of Balkote After the powerful South Asian earthquake, Matt Brandon, who works as a tour operator in Indian-administered Kashmir, travelled to the village of Balkote and sent these photographs to the BBC News website. He says this is a place neglected by the media and relief teams.
poon cho tang SG A woman stands in the ruins of her home and tries to come to terms with the loss of her worldly possessions.
poon cho tang SG Somehow no-one was hurt in this home. The roof fell in and the kitchen wall collapsed into the room.
poon cho tang SG A view into the kitchen is obscured by the wall that crumbled onto the floor. But life has to go on, so even though this house is virtually a shell, the family still use the kitchen to prepare food.
poon cho tang SG This used to be a living room. Everyone in this village is asking the same question: "What is next and where is the help?"
poon cho tang SG Using the remains of their home, this family has constructed a makeshift shelter using a window frame, corrugated zinc and plastic sheeting. They are relatively lucky, as they have a place to cook, eat and sleep.
poon cho tang SG In Kashmir, winter is fast approaching. Snow dusts the mountain-tops above this village. The people of Balkote don't know what awaits them in the coming months.
poon cho tang SG In the Kaghan Valley This is Naran, part of the Kaghan Valley in Pakistan, just before the massive earthquake struck the region. BBC News website reader James Herron took these photos before being airlifted to safety in Islamabad.
poon cho tang SG "The roads in the area have been severely damaged by the earthquake, in some parts totally destroyed."
poon cho tang SG "The Pakistan Army and FWO (Federal Works Office) should receive praise for their rapid response to the disaster, clearing large sections of road allowing vehicles to gain access to the helicopter pads."
poon cho tang SG "The task ahead to repair the damage and continue the rescue effort is huge. With winter approaching in a few weeks the key requirement is to evacuate people and for the supply of tents and medicine to help the sick and injured."
poon cho tang SG Battling time to bring South Asia quake aid A Pakistani helicopter carrying injured from outlying areas arrives in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, six days after the deadly quake.
