A magnitude-6.8 earthquake rocked the Xizang Autonomous Region this week, prompting urgent disaster response from Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing. The quake, which struck Dingri County in Xigaze, has claimed 126 lives and injured 188 others, with rescue teams racing against time in freezing high-altitude conditions. ❄️⛑️
Rescue Operations in High-Altitude Zones
Vice Premier Zhang, a senior Communist Party leader, immediately rushed to the hardest-hit area—Changsuo Township—to assess relief efforts. He visited survivors in shelters, inspected damaged infrastructure, and emphasized the need to ensure \"every affected resident stays safe and warm\" as temperatures drop. 🔥
Long-Term Recovery Plans
During an emergency meeting, Zhang outlined priorities: continued search missions, medical aid for the injured, and accelerated reconstruction. With aftershock risks looming, authorities are also monitoring unstable buildings and geological hazards. 🏚️⚠️
\"We must rebuild homes swiftly and safely,\" Zhang stressed, highlighting plans to relocate displaced families. The region's remote, icy terrain adds complexity to what locals are calling one of Xizang's toughest winters. 🏔️
