Hundreds gathered in Xizang Autonomous Region's Dingri County on Monday for a heartfelt memorial service honoring victims of Januaryโs devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake. The ceremony, held in Chamco Townshipโthe disasterโs hardest-hit areaโbrought together rescue workers, local residents, and officials to mourn the 126 lives lost. ๐๏ธ
Attendees observed three minutes of silence, their heads bowed in solidarity. The quake, which struck near Mount Qomolangmaโs northern base camp, also displaced over 61,500 people and damaged or destroyed 27,000 homes. ๐๏ธ
Dingriโs community remains resilient, with recovery efforts ongoing. Local authorities emphasized support for affected families, while rescue teams continue restoring infrastructure. ๐ฑ
(Source: Xinhua)
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