Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:06am on 19 Dec 2023,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked northwest China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces, leaving at least 111 dead and over 230 injured. The quake struck near the border at 11:59 pm local time, causing extensive damage, collapsing houses, and disrupting power and water supplies in some villages. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for comprehensive search and rescue efforts, emphasizing the proper resettlement of affected individuals. Emergency response teams are on the ground, tackling the aftermath of the disaster. The region, already grappling with the aftermath, braces for the challenges of rebuilding and recovery.
