Earthquake: 16 dead in Tibet earthquake - rescue operations underway
China's rescue teams are searching for victims and survivors in the earthquake area. The region is considered sparsely populated. For Tibet, this is another natural disaster within a short period of time.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54, according to Chinese state media. The earthquake, which occurred in the Baqing county, was followed by several aftershocks and caused widespread damage, including over 330 damaged houses and 20 destroyed animal sheds.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping ordered rescue efforts to be prioritized, with 350 firefighters and 83 vehicles deployed to the area. The region is sparsely populated and located about 180km from the city of Nagqu and 400km from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
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