More than 61,000 people have been affected by a magnitude-6.8 earthquake that struck southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region amid bitter cold weather. Local officials report that 224 resettlement sites have been set up to accommodate 47,500 relocated residents.
The focus has now shifted to the resettlement of the affected people and post-disaster reconstruction efforts. Authorities are working tirelessly to provide shelter, food, and medical care to those displaced by the disaster.
Despite challenging winter conditions, emergency services and volunteers are ensuring that basic needs are met while plans for rebuilding are underway. The community’s resilience is evident as efforts continue to restore normalcy to the region.
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224 resettlement sites set up for 47,500 relocated residents in Xizang
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