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Rescue Efforts Intensify After Devastating Tibet Earthquake

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tibet has killed at least 126 people, injured 188, and displaced tens of thousands as freezing conditions complicate rescue operations.

  • The earthquake struck Tingri County in Tibet on Tuesday morning, with magnitudes reported as 6.8 by Chinese authorities and 7.1 by the US Geological Survey.
  • At least 126 people have been confirmed dead, 188 injured, and over 30,000 residents displaced as thousands of homes were destroyed.
  • Rescue teams, including over 12,000 personnel, are working in freezing temperatures to locate survivors and provide emergency aid such as tents, food, and generators.
  • Hundreds of aftershocks have been recorded, and temperatures as low as -18°C are raising concerns about hypothermia for those still trapped or displaced.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping and global leaders, including the Dalai Lama, have expressed condolences, with international offers of support from France and the UN.
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