At least 131 people killed in earthquake in China
Kyiv • UNN
A strong earthquake in northwestern China has killed at least 131 people, with many more trapped under rubble in freezing temperatures. The earthquake hit the Gansu and Qinghai provinces, damaging thousands of homes.
The number of victims of the earthquake that occurred in northwestern China, in the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai provinces, has risen to 131. People trapped in the rubble trapped under the rubble are at risk of freezing to death.
This was reported by UNN citing Xinhua and CCTV.
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At least 131 people were killed in a strong earthquake in northwestern China. According to the Xinhua news agency, four more victims were were found in Qinghai province after the earthquake on Monday.
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People who are trapped in the rubble risk freezing to death while waiting for rescue. rescue. On Wednesday, December 20, the temperature near the epicenter is expected to is expected to drop to -17°C.
Recall
The earthquake struck on Monday, December 18, about 1300 km southwest of of Beijing. According to the China Research Center, the earthquake had the depth of the center was 10 km. At least 113 people died as a result of the natural disaster in Gansu province and 18 in the neighboring Qinghai province; hundreds of thousands of homes were also damaged.
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Thousands of firefighters and rescuers were sent to the disaster area.
Treatment and and rescue of the victims, as well as emergency recovery work are still ongoing,
According to reports Chinese state media, 2,500 tents were sent to Gansu province, 20,000 coats and 5,000 folding beds.
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