Earthquake Strikes Xizang: Rescue Operations in Full Swing 🚨⛰️
A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake hit Dingri County in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, early Tuesday morning at 9:05 a.m. 🕘 The quake, which struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, has prompted the region's emergency command center to elevate the response to Level I, the highest level of alert.
By 10 p.m. on Tuesday, the first batch of over 5,800 relief supplies had arrived at the disaster-stricken areas in Dingri. These essential items, including cotton tents, clothing, and quilts, were swiftly dispatched by the Office of the National Commission for Disaster Reduction and Relief, the Ministry of Emergency Management, and the National Grain and Reserves Administration. 🏥🚑
The region isn't stopping there—16,000 more relief items are set to reach the affected communities by Wednesday, ensuring that those impacted by the earthquake receive the support they need to recover and rebuild. 🛖✨
