To facilitate the transfer of medical staff, Peace Ark is newly equipped with two speedboats. Helicopters and traffic boats are also deployed to facilitate transportation between Peace Ark and land. Speedboats are so fast that they ride like roller coasters, generating great splashes on the heavy seas. A big wave over the head may get you half wet; a sudden downpour can get you all wet with water reaching ankle level in the boat – better to be all wet than half. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

By Nov 26, a high prevalence of diseases was found among children. Many children are taken to the temporary field hospitals for treatment. [Photo by Wang Jinglong/chinadaily.com.cn]