Quake Lakes Threaten Sichuan Valleys

With thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for the Sichuan region, PLA soldiers and geologists are racing against time to alleviate pressure at some of the newly formed quake lakes. To the left is a satellite image (courtesy of AP Photos) that shows the original flow of the river near Beichuan, as well as the status of the area on May 14.

Significant earthquake damage can be seen not only in the river changes, but in the flattening of the hillsides and mountains.

Some villages are already under water, while others are waiting to be evacuated. Please pray for the people of Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi Provinces, as well as the relief workers who are doing all they can.