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China's Deadliest Earthquake in a Decade Kills 131, Injures Over 980

Rescue efforts in freezing conditions and remote location transition to focus on treating the injured and resettling survivors.

  • China's deadliest earthquake in nearly a decade has killed at least 131 people and injured more than 980 in the northwest provinces of Gansu and Qinghai.
  • Rescue efforts are hampered by freezing conditions, with temperatures dropping to -20 degrees Celsius, and the remote, mountainous location.
  • Over 87,000 people have been temporarily resettled, many in tents, as over 200,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
  • Many survivors are without adequate clothing and are relying on bonfires and communal facilities for warmth.
  • Rescue work is largely completed, with efforts now focused on treating the injured and resettling survivors.
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