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Tibet Shaken Again: Fresh Quakes Hit After Deadly Tremor
25 Oct
Summary
- Fresh earthquakes struck Tibet following a powerful 7.0 magnitude quake.
- The earlier quake killed 16 people and injured at least 76.
- Rescue efforts are complicated by harsh terrain and low temperatures.
Tibet experienced fresh seismic activity on Saturday, with a magnitude 5.4 earthquake recorded, days after a devastating 7.0-magnitude tremor struck the region on Thursday. The earlier quake resulted in 16 fatalities and left at least 76 individuals injured, prompting extensive rescue and relief operations.
Authorities reported that the initial earthquake damaged or destroyed 339 houses and 20 livestock sheds. Over 12,000 residents were evacuated as of Friday morning, with more than 5,000 personnel deployed for rescue and aid efforts. President Xi Jinping has directed intensified search and rescue operations and urged measures to prevent secondary disasters.
Rescue operations face significant challenges due to Tibet's harsh environment, including high altitudes, low temperatures, and rugged terrain. China has allocated 50 million yuan in emergency relief funding and an additional 30 million yuan for recovery work, with essential supplies being distributed to affected populations.
