Powerful earthquake in China's Tibet collapses hundreds of homes and kills at least 16 people
BEIJING — A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said. Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. More than 1,600…
A powerful earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people and injuries to 54 others, according to official media reports. The quake caused the collapse of hundreds of homes and livestock sheds in the northern city of Nagqu. Rescue operations are ongoing, with over 1,600 personnel from the local county involved.
Supplies, including 1,000 prefabricated homes, around 3,000 tents, folding beds, flashlights, and winter clothing, have been dispatched to the affected area. China's state-run news agency, Xinhua, reported on Friday that communication had been disrupted in parts of the region. The railway authorities have implemented emergency measures to suspend train services through the impacted area.
Rockfalls triggered by the earthquake have compelled local authorities to temporarily close a segment of National Highway 317, restricting access to emergency, rescue, and official support vehicles only. Precipitation in the form of intermittent snowfall is anticipated in the region.
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