The epicentre of the massive earthquake, with the red cross warning that the first 48 hours are vital in preventing what it calls a disaster within a disaster if water and food aid dont reach survivors. The death toll continues to rise and is now past 2,000, with a similar number injured in hospitals. This is the small town of asni in the Atlas Mountains. Very few buildings have been left undamaged. Fridays 6. 8 magnitude earthquake struck 45 miles south west of the tourist hub of marrakesh, more from Anna Hooligan who is in marrakesh. Essential aid is on the way. The Moroccan Military has been deployed to distribute food and clear the landslides. International assistance is starting to arrive. Spain and the Czech Republic have sent Search And Rescue teams. British Aid Charities are coming, too. Inside the ancient city of marrakesh, miles away from the epicentre of the quake, a quarter of the population has been affected. This man told me he would rather be at home with his family but
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Now on bbc news all the latest Business News live from singapore. How well has indias economy whether the cash ban on big notes . We find out when the government releases Economic Growth figures later today. And we are nearly halfway to the year. For and we are nearly halfway to the yea r. For investors and we are nearly halfway to the year. For investors it has been a steady climb upwards, but could there be trouble spots ahead . Welcome to Asia Business report. We start with india, and the latest Economic Growth figures due later today. Gdp data generated in the march quarter should offer clues on any more effects from the controversial cash ban. The south asian economy has been expanding at a rate of around 7 , lower than previous quarters due to this sudden withdrawal of two of the most commonly used banknotes late last year. So, our businesses there feeling the pinch . Our team and by when to find out. In mumbai. Funky music it is difficult for us to get to the 7 plus growth rate