The aid is becoming more impressive here are some figures from the BBC. It's great to see the whole world seems to want to help in one way or another. It would be nice to think that as we approach the season of goodwill the people of the world will be moved enough to contribute to one of the appeals.

AUSTRALIA: $9.3m package, including medical staff, shelter materials, water containers and hygiene kits
JAPAN: $10m, including tents and blankets. 25-person medical team already sent
SOUTH KOREA: $5m plus a 40-strong medical team
INDONESIA: Logistical aid including aircraft, food, generators and medicine
UAE: $10m in humanitarian aid
US: $20m in humanitarian aid, 90 marines, aircraft carrier plus logistics support
UK: $16m (£10m) package including emergency shelter, water and household items