Rescue Operations Underway After Devastating Earthquake Hits China

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1 year ago

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Rescue teams in Tibet are searching for survivors amidst rubble after a **devastating earthquake** resulted in at least **126 deaths** and **188 injuries**.
Over **400 individuals** have already been rescued, and around **30,000 people** have been relocated due to the disaster.
The situation is complicated by **aftershocks** and freezing temperatures, complicating the **ongoing rescue efforts**.
Chinese President **Xi Jinping** has initiated a large-scale rescue operation and funding of **$13.6 million** has been allocated for relief efforts.
The earthquake, measuring **magnitude 7.1** according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was centered in **Tingri county** of Tibet, causing significant structural damage.

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