Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:55am on 20 Dec 2023,Wednesday International
In a tragic turn of events, the death toll rises to 131 in northwestern China following the powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake. Gansu witnesses 113 casualties, while Qinghai reports 18 deaths, with 16 still missing. Over 700 people are injured, and 155,393 houses suffer damage. Rescue operations successfully save 74 individuals, and 4,298 are evacuated. China's Ministry of Emergency Management reveals property worth USD 2.16 million is saved. Efforts include sending over 736 rescuers and 2,042 firefighters, with relief supplies like tents and overcoats dispatched. The earthquake, China's deadliest since 2014, triggers a swift and comprehensive response to address the immediate aftermath and support affected regions.
