Heavy rain, hail hamper earthquake aid effort

HEAVY rain and hail forced the cancellation of some relief flights to earthquake-stricken regions yesterday and survivors scuffled over the badly needed food.

It was the first large-scale aid to make it overland to this devastated city.

The United Nations yesterday launched a €226 million appeal to provide immediate help to victims of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Pakistan and India, killing tens of thousands and leaving over two million homeless.