By Amigos News
Early Tuesday morning, at exactly 9:05 a.m., a powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook Dingri County in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The ground trembled, buildings swayed, and lives were instantly impacted. 🌏💔
In response to this major quake, the region's emergency command center swiftly raised the earthquake emergency response to Level I, the highest alert level. 🚨 Authorities are pulling out all the stops to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected residents.
By 10 p.m. on the same day, hope arrived in the form of more than 5,800 relief supplies! 🚚✨ Cotton tents, warm clothing, and cozy quilts—urgently dispatched by the Office of the National Commission for Disaster Reduction and Relief, the Ministry of Emergency Management, and the National Grain and Reserves Administration—reached the hands of those in need in Dingri.
And there's more help on the way! Over 16,000 additional relief items are expected to reach the disaster-stricken areas on Wednesday. 👐 The outpouring of support showcases the unity and resilience of the people in the face of adversity.
Rescue teams are racing against time to search for survivors and provide assistance. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this natural disaster. Stay strong! 💪❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
