Thousands are fighting for their lives in tents for a month since the earthquake that his Eastern (Rojhilat) and Southern (Bashurê) Kurdistan on November 12. The 7.3-magnitude quake claimed 437 lives, injured 9,400 others and left thousands homeless.

Even though it has been one month since the earthquake, people are still staying in tents in Serpêl Zehew district of Kirmanshan, one of the worst affected areas.

People called for help as conditions get even worse due to cold weather and rain.

District governor Ekber Sencabî stated that: “12 thousand houses were completely destroyed in Serpêl Zehew. People are living in tents despite the cold weather. The people’s call for aid must be heard.”