Challenges hereafter

Many of us might not have adequately realized the clear and present dangers facing us, when President Hu Jintao said, upon his arrival at the quake-hit regions, that the most challenging moment in relief work has come around.

But it indeed has come, placing on our shoulders multiple burdens none of which allows any delay.

Though the internationally recognized 72 "golden hours" for post-quake rescue had passed days ago, there is no sign rescue workers giving up.