A powerful magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck northwest China’s Gansu Province late Monday, claiming 127 lives and leaving communities scrambling for safety. The quake’s epicenter, near the border of Gansu and Qinghai provinces, caused 113 deaths in Gansu and 14 in neighboring Qinghai, according to local reports. 🌍
Rescue teams raced against freezing temperatures to deliver tents, food, and medical supplies to the hardest-hit area—Dahejia Town in Jishishan County. “We’re prioritizing shelter for displaced families,” said Yan Wei, deputy director of the Gansu Blue Sky Rescue Team, as workers set up 100 emergency tents. ⛺️
Authorities are coordinating closely with volunteers to clear debris and restore access to remote villages. The quake, which struck just 5 kilometers from the provincial border, highlights the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity. Stay tuned for updates as relief operations expand.
