Earthquake's Death Toll Nears 40,000; Bad Weather in Pakistan Begins to Compound Misery

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MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) - The death toll in Pakistan's devastating earthquake rose to nearly 40,000 Saturday, while rain, snow and frigid temperatures compounded the misery of millions of homeless victims.

Heavy rain soaked many quake-hit towns and snow fell in the surrounding mountains, disrupting efforts to help an estimated 2 million people lacking shelter ahead of the harsh Himalayan winter. Downpours earlier in the week stopped air and road deliveries of supplies.

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Earthquake's Death Toll Nears 40,000; Bad Weather in Pakistan Begins to Compound Misery

Helicopter flights to ferry in aid and carry out the injured were halted for about 90 minutes Saturday morning. When flights resumed, bad conditions kept aircraft from reaching the town of Balakot, leaving hundreds of injured, cold and t...

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