Breaking: Aerial Footage Reveals Earthquake Impact in SW China’s Xizang

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Dingri County in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on January 7, with new aerial footage exposing the scale of damage in Xigaze City. The clip shows collapsed buildings, cracked roads, and teams of rescue workers clearing rubble under cloudy skies.

Local authorities confirm relief operations are ‘in full swing’, prioritizing debris removal and temporary housing for displaced residents. Over 1,000 tents and emergency supplies have been distributed since the quake struck near the Himalayas.

While no updated casualty figures were released, state media praised the rapid response of disaster teams and volunteers. ‘The solidarity here is like a warm blanket in the cold,’ one survivor told reporters.

As aftershocks continue, geologists warn of landslide risks in mountainous areas. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

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Aerial footage shows Dingri County after the earthquake

cgtn.com