More than 110 dead in earthquake in northwest China
The state news agency Xinhua reported that the 6.2-magnitude quake had caused severe devastation. Houses were destroyed and people ran into the streets to get to safety. The US earthquake observatory USGS initially gave the magnitude of the quake as 6.0 and later as 5.9.
The authorities launched a rescue operation. China's head of state Xi Jinping called for great efforts. China is repeatedly shaken by earthquakes, some of which are devastating. In 2008, a 7.9-magnitude quake in Sichuan province killed more than 87,000 people.
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- The earthquake occurred in Qinghai province, a remote region in the northwest of China.
- With the latest casualty count standing at over 110, this earthquake is another tragic reminder of China's vulnerability to natural disasters.
- CCTV, China's state-run broadcasting corporation, also reported extensive damage and casualties from the earthquake.
- The Chinese government, led by President Xi Jinping, has vowed to provide all necessary resources for the rescue and rebuilding efforts in the affected areas, including Gansu province which is adjacent to Qinghai.
- In the aftermath of the earthquake, international aid organizations have pledged to offer assistance to the affected communities, acknowledging the devastation as yet another major challenge in the region.
- As a result of this earthquake, many are questioning China's ability to prepare effectively for and respond to natural disasters in its remote and less developed regions like Qinghai and Gansu.
- According to Xinhua, the state news agency, the earthquake has raised concerns about the safety and preparedness of infrastructure and housing in the region, especially in light of China's history of devastating earthquakes, such as the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan province that claimed more than 87,000 lives.
Source: www.stern.de
