Life in al-Khiyam is showing some signs of stability and there is a steady stream of aid agencies in town. However, residents struggle without running water and electricity.

A number of shops like this grocery are once again open for business though stocks are very limited.

This barber has been welcoming the town's residents back for a few days now.

In the corner of the shop the remains of the bomb that struck the edge of the building is on display alongside a Hezbollah flag.

The thermometer reads 31C in al-Khiyam and many of its residents are sheltering from the sun.

Many of the houses have been marked with red numbers to identify the property for damage assessment and compensation for re-building.

Mariam Kaouri and Mouhamad Awada have just arrived from Manchester to see his family and survey the damage to the home he grew up in. Mouhamad was born in al-Khiyam and they had planned to get married in the town in early August.

Teams of workmen have been in the village all day continuing the massive clear-up operation, initially ensuring there is access to people's homes.

A few days ago the smell of rotting food was everywhere in town, but now most has been cleared away, though some bins are starting to overflow.

A man prays outside his home as our day in al-Khiyam draws to a close.

The road in this part of town is now clear of rubble, but this is a minor step forward towards the re-building of al-Khiyam.