Jamil Anderlini, the FT’s Beijing correspondent, and Du Juan, FT Beijing news assistant, report from Sichuan province, the epicentre of China’s worst earthquake in 30 years. In this audio slideshow, follow their on-the-ground reporting as they photograph and witness first-hand the human tragedy unfolding in the quake’s aftermath.

Plus, scroll down beneath the main slideshow for a detailed map showing the affected areas.