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<p>The strong earthquake that hit northwest China earlier this week and killed at least 148 people has caused economic damages worth millions, the news agency Associated Press reported on Saturday (Dec 23) citing state media. The earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck in a mountainous region on Monday night between Gansu and Qinghai provinces and about 1,300 kilometres southwest of Beijing.</p>

<p>State media reported that 117 people were killed in Gansu and 31 others were killed in neighbouring Qinghai, and three people were missing. Nearly 1,000 people were injured in the disaster and over 14,000 homes were destroyed.</p>

<p>In Gansu, preliminary assessments showed that the province's agricultural and fisheries industries lost around $74.6 million. A report by CCTV said that authorities were considering the best use of the relief fund (that was set up days before) for the agricultural sector to resume production as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'A race against time to house earthquake victims'</strong></h2>

<p>A local official told the news agency on Thursday that authorities were racing against time to make sure victims of Monday's earthquake were sheltered from the freezing winter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Right now, it's a race against time to meet the needs of the population as quickly as possible, so that people can spend a warm winter in complete safety," Zhou Yongfeng, an official from Gansu's Jishishan county, said.</p>

<p>Following the earthquake, a huge logistics operation unfolded with thousands of relief workers setting up shelter, food, and other facilities for the displaced, AFP reported.</p>

<p>The earthquake was China's deadliest since 2014 when more than 600 people were killed in southwestern Yunnan province.</p>

<p>On Friday, a report by CGTN said that said the first batch of 500 temporary housing units had been built for residents in Meipo, a village in Gansu as winter intensified. Many had spent the night in shelters set up in the area as temperatures plunged well below freezing point.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The strong earthquake that hit northwest China earlier this week and killed at least 148 people has caused economic damages worth millions, the news agency Associated Press reported on Saturday (Dec 23) citing state media.

The strong earthquake that hit northwest China earlier this week and killed at least 148 people has caused economic damages worth millions, the news agency Associated Press reported on Saturday (Dec 23) citing state media. The earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck in a mountainous region on Monday night between Gansu and Qinghai provinces and about 1,300 kilometres southwest of Beijing. State media reported that 117 people were killed in Gansu and 31 others were killed in neighbouring Qinghai, and three people were missing. Nearly 1,000 people were injured in the disaster and over 14,000 homes were destroyed. In Gansu, preliminary assessments showed that the province's agricultural and fisheries industries lost around $74.6 million. A report by CCTV said that authorities were considering the best use of the relief fund (that was set up days before) for the agricultural sector to resume production as soon as possible. 'A race against time to house earthquake victims' A local official told the news agency on Thursday that authorities were racing against time to make sure victims of Monday's earthquake were sheltered from the freezing winter. "Right now, it's a race against time to meet the needs of the population as quickly as possible, so that people can spend a warm winter in complete safety," Zhou Yongfeng, an official from Gansu's Jishishan county, said. Following the earthquake, a huge logistics operation unfolded with thousands of relief workers setting up shelter, food, and other facilities for the displaced, AFP reported. The earthquake was China's deadliest since 2014 when more than 600 people were killed in southwestern Yunnan province. On Friday, a report by CGTN said that said the first batch of 500 temporary housing units had been built for residents in Meipo, a village in Gansu as winter intensified. Many had spent the night in shelters set up in the area as temperatures plunged well below freezing point. (With inputs from agencies)

Recent quake in China that killed 148 caused economic losses worth millions

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau around midnight on Tuesday, killing at least 118 people and injuring more than 230, according to Chinese state media.

China earthquake: Rescue efforts hampered by cold weather

<p>The death toll after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit a remote and mountainous county in northwest China has risen to 131 as Chinese rescuers braving sub-zero conditions in the region continued to find and treat survivors, on Wednesday (Dec 20).</p>

<p>The quake, which happened one minute before midnight on Monday, came as temperatures across northern China plunged. Most cities across China have been witnessing a cold snap for days now, but on Wednesday temperatures hit record low prompting officials to issue an alert for extreme cold.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The earthquake is said to be one of China’s deadliest since 2014 when more than 600 people were killed in southwestern Yunnan province.</p>

<h2><strong>Death toll crosses 130</strong></h2>

<p>At least 113 people have been found dead in northwestern China’s Gansu province as of 9:00 am (local time) on Wednesday, and 18 were said to be killed in neighbouring Qinghai after a shallow tremor on Monday night, reported the state broadcaster CCTV.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Chinese news agency Xinhua, nearly 1,000 people were injured due to the earthquake which jolted Jishishan county near the border straddling Gansu and Qinghai provinces. CCTV reported that 78 people have been rescued in Gansu.&nbsp;<br />
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In Gansu,&nbsp;more than 207,000 homes were damaged and nearly 15,000 houses collapsed affecting around&nbsp;145,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The area within 50 kilometres of the epicentre in the neighbouring Qinghai province, including 22 towns and villages have been affected due to the earthquake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, two villages have sustained the most damage, reported Reuters. In the neighbouring provinces’s Minhe county around 20 people were missing after a mudslide swept through half-burying many buildings in brown silt.</p>

<h2><strong>Rescue efforts underway in sub-zero temperatures</strong></h2>

<p>Thousands of emergency responders deployed in the region after the earthquake raced against time to look for survivors and resettle them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chinese media citing researchers said that people trapped under rubble exposed to minus 10 degrees Celsius conditions could suffer from hypothermia and could only stay alive for between five and 10 hours if uninjured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A&nbsp;21-year-old&nbsp;survivor named&nbsp;Du Haiyi in&nbsp;Qinghai's quake-hit Haidong told Reuters that&nbsp;his family home had been completely levelled but he&nbsp;managed to save his mother and 16-year-old sister, who were trapped under debris the night of the quake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My parents were pulled out from underneath this, but I don't know how," said Du, adding that they "ran to wherever we could."</p>

<p>The earthquake in Gansu prompted frightened residents out of their homes and onto the streets in the cold. Groups of survivors reportedly spent a freezing Tuesday night huddled around outdoor fires.</p>

<p>More than 128,000 emergency supply items including tents, quilts, tent lights and folding beds were supplied to victims in Gansu as well as food such as steamed buns and instant noodles.</p>

<p>China’s weather office, early Wednesday, said subzero temperatures smashed records at five stations which include provinces and regions of Shanxi, Hebei and Inner Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temperature in Shanxi’s city of Datong dropped to minus 33.2 degrees Celsius and minus 27 degrees Celsius in the nearby county of Yangqu.</p>

<p>“Notably, the records for all-time low temperatures (in those areas) had already been broken on December 17,” the Chinese national weather office said in a post on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temperatures also plunged to record lows in Qingshuihe, Inner Mongolia (minus 29.7 degrees Celsius); Baoding, Hebei (minus 23.3 degrees Celsius); and Shunping, Hebei (minus 22 degrees Celsius).&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Officials warn of strong aftershocks</strong></h2>

<p>Freezing temperatures were not the only concern of the rescue workers as Reuters citing Gansu Provincial Seismological Bureau, strong aftershocks of magnitude five were still possible around the area in the coming days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The findings were said to be based on a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of the Monday quake, historical seismic activity and other factors.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The death toll after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit a remote and mountainous county in northwest China has risen to 131 as Chinese rescuers braving sub-zero conditions in the region continued to find and treat survivors, on Wednesday (Dec 20).

The death toll after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit a remote and mountainous county in northwest China has risen to 131 as Chinese rescuers braving sub-zero conditions in the region continued to find and treat survivors, on Wednesday (Dec 20). The quake, which happened one minute before midnight on Monday, came as temperatures across northern China plunged. Most cities across China have been witnessing a cold snap for days now, but on Wednesday temperatures hit record low prompting officials to issue an alert for extreme cold. The earthquake is said to be one of China’s deadliest since 2014 when more than 600 people were killed in southwestern Yunnan province. Death toll crosses 130 At least 113 people have been found dead in northwestern China’s Gansu province as of 9:00 am (local time) on Wednesday, and 18 were said to be killed in neighbouring Qinghai after a shallow tremor on Monday night, reported the state broadcaster CCTV. ALSO READ | Pannun alleged murder plot: Indian PM Modi flags activities of overseas 'extremist groups' According to Chinese news agency Xinhua, nearly 1,000 people were injured due to the earthquake which jolted Jishishan county near the border straddling Gansu and Qinghai provinces. CCTV reported that 78 people have been rescued in Gansu. In Gansu, more than 207,000 homes were damaged and nearly 15,000 houses collapsed affecting around 145,000 people. The area within 50 kilometres of the epicentre in the neighbouring Qinghai province, including 22 towns and villages have been affected due to the earthquake. However, two villages have sustained the most damage, reported Reuters. In the neighbouring provinces’s Minhe county around 20 people were missing after a mudslide swept through half-burying many buildings in brown silt. Rescue efforts underway in sub-zero temperatures Thousands of emergency responders deployed in the region after the earthquake raced against time to look for survivors and resettle them. ALSO READ | Trump barred from Colorado ballot for role in January 6 attack on US Capitol Chinese media citing researchers said that people trapped under rubble exposed to minus 10 degrees Celsius conditions could suffer from hypothermia and could only stay alive for between five and 10 hours if uninjured. A 21-year-old survivor named Du Haiyi in Qinghai's quake-hit Haidong told Reuters that his family home had been completely levelled but he managed to save his mother and 16-year-old sister, who were trapped under debris the night of the quake. "My parents were pulled out from underneath this, but I don't know how," said Du, adding that they "ran to wherever we could." The earthquake in Gansu prompted frightened residents out of their homes and onto the streets in the cold. Groups of survivors reportedly spent a freezing Tuesday night huddled around outdoor fires. More than 128,000 emergency supply items including tents, quilts, tent lights and folding beds were supplied to victims in Gansu as well as food such as steamed buns and instant noodles. China’s weather office, early Wednesday, said subzero temperatures smashed records at five stations which include provinces and regions of Shanxi, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. The temperature in Shanxi’s city of Datong dropped to minus 33.2 degrees Celsius and minus 27 degrees Celsius in the nearby county of Yangqu. “Notably, the records for all-time low temperatures (in those areas) had already been broken on December 17,” the Chinese national weather office said in a post on social media. The temperatures also plunged to record lows in Qingshuihe, Inner Mongolia (minus 29.7 degrees Celsius); Baoding, Hebei (minus 23.3 degrees Celsius); and Shunping, Hebei (minus 22 degrees Celsius). ALSO READ | Ready to negotiate to end war, but not prisoner exchange, says Hamas: Reports Officials warn of strong aftershocks Freezing temperatures were not the only concern of the rescue workers as Reuters citing Gansu Provincial Seismological Bureau, strong aftershocks of magnitude five were still possible around the area in the coming days. The findings were said to be based on a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of the Monday quake, historical seismic activity and other factors. (With inputs from agencies)

China earthquake: Death toll crosses 130, rescuers brave sub-zero conditions to find survivors

<p>An earthquake in Northwest China has claimed at least 116 lives. CCTV footage captured the haunting moment when the earthquake struck and&nbsp;wreaked havoc.&nbsp;The tremor, which was of&nbsp;magnitude 5.9 according to the US Geological Survey, hit Gansu province around midnight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, as per Gansu's provincial&nbsp;emergency management department, the earthquake registered a 6.2 magnitude&nbsp;on the Richter scale.</p>

<h2><strong>Videos of earthquake go viral</strong></h2>

<p>In China's Gansu province, at least 105 were killed and almost 400 were injured, said local officials. As per the state broadcaster CCTV, after the shallow tremor struck around midnight, 11 were killed, while 100 others were injured in the city of Haidong in the neighbouring province of Qinghai.</p>

<p>Hours after the earthquake brought down buildings&nbsp;and left behind a trail of destruction, distressing visuals of the natural disaster are going viral on social media.</p>

<p>CCTV footage from various establishments revealed the spine-chilling moment&nbsp;when buildings shook&nbsp;and possessions tumbled due to the strong earthquake.</p>

<p><em><strong>Watch here. Viewer discretion is advised.</strong></em></p>

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<p>This video shows the moment patrons at a food joint rush out as the building around them starts shaking violently.</p>

<p>Other videos from public parking lots and streets exhibit how the terrifying moments when the earth trembled with the quake.</p>

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<p>The aftermath of collapsed buildings, with family possessions strewn amidst the debris and shattered homes, is also being shared widely.</p>

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— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1736843135521567012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Rescue efforts underway</strong></h2>

<p>As per the news agency AFP, rescue efforts were underway early on Tuesday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for "all-out efforts" in the search and relief work.</p>

<p>State Broadcaster CCTV reported that more than 1,400 firefighters and rescue personnel had been sent to the disaster zone, while another 1,600 remained "on standby".</p>

<p>The 5.9 magnitude earthquake was followed by several smaller aftershocks. Authorities have warned that in the coming days, tremors of magnitude 5.0 or more are possible.</p>

<p>China's Xinhua News Agency reports that power and water supplies were disrupted in villages around the epicentre. Footage from&nbsp;one of the worst-hit places showed residents warming themselves by a fire while emergency services set up tents.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An earthquake in Northwest China has claimed at least 116 lives. CCTV footage captured the haunting moment when the earthquake struck and wreaked havoc. The tremor, which was of magnitude 5.

An earthquake in Northwest China has claimed at least 116 lives. CCTV footage captured the haunting moment when the earthquake struck and wreaked havoc. The tremor, which was of magnitude 5.9 according to the US Geological Survey, hit Gansu province around midnight. However, as per Gansu's provincial emergency management department, the earthquake registered a 6.2 magnitude on the Richter scale. Videos of earthquake go viral In China's Gansu province, at least 105 were killed and almost 400 were injured, said local officials. As per the state broadcaster CCTV, after the shallow tremor struck around midnight, 11 were killed, while 100 others were injured in the city of Haidong in the neighbouring province of Qinghai. Hours after the earthquake brought down buildings and left behind a trail of destruction, distressing visuals of the natural disaster are going viral on social media. CCTV footage from various establishments revealed the spine-chilling moment when buildings shook and possessions tumbled due to the strong earthquake. Watch here. Viewer discretion is advised. 🇨🇳#CHINA | The moment captured that several people evacuate a restaurant magnitude 6.2 #earthquake #Terremoto #Temblor #Gansu #Lanzhou #Linxia #ChinaEarthquake #ChinaEarthquake pic.twitter.com/TfK54uDD0T — Roman Aamir (@Romanaamir01) December 19, 2023 × This video shows the moment patrons at a food joint rush out as the building around them starts shaking violently. Other videos from public parking lots and streets exhibit how the terrifying moments when the earth trembled with the quake. 6.2-magnitude earthquake Linxia in central China#Linxia is a city of 292,000 people basically on the western edge of the heavily populated portion of #China #earthquake#Breaking #ChinaEarthquake #CentralChina #Weather #LiveVideo pic.twitter.com/IWw36mIbTK — Nitesh rathore (@niteshr813) December 18, 2023 × The aftermath of collapsed buildings, with family possessions strewn amidst the debris and shattered homes, is also being shared widely. Unconfirmed videos showing damage after the earlier M6.0 earthquake in China…. pic.twitter.com/TNCSTaNNCq — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) December 18, 2023 × Rescue efforts underway As per the news agency AFP, rescue efforts were underway early on Tuesday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for "all-out efforts" in the search and relief work. State Broadcaster CCTV reported that more than 1,400 firefighters and rescue personnel had been sent to the disaster zone, while another 1,600 remained "on standby". The 5.9 magnitude earthquake was followed by several smaller aftershocks. Authorities have warned that in the coming days, tremors of magnitude 5.0 or more are possible. China's Xinhua News Agency reports that power and water supplies were disrupted in villages around the epicentre. Footage from one of the worst-hit places showed residents warming themselves by a fire while emergency services set up tents. (With inputs from agencies)

CCTV cameras capture midnight horror as 6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes China. Watch!

Near midnight on Tuesday, a magnitude-6.2 earthquake rocked a secluded and hilly county on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, killing at least 111 and injured over 230, according to Chinese official media.

China: Over 100 dead, dozens injured after Earthquake with magnitude 6.2 hits Gansu-Qinghai

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau around midnight on Tuesday, killing at least 111 people and injuring more than 230, according to Chinese state media.

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