Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:16am on 07 Jan 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's holy city of Shigatse at 9:00 am local time on Tuesday, leaving 95 dead and 130 injured. Over 1,000 buildings were damaged, and power and water supplies disrupted. Tremors were felt in Nepal and parts of India. Rescue teams are distributing relief as temperatures drop below freezing. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all-out rescue efforts. Shigatse, home to the Panchen Lama, is a religious and cultural hub. The epicenter, near Mount Everest, prompted the cancellation of sightseeing tours. Authorities warned of potential aftershocks but ruled out larger quakes. Nepal reported minor damage but no casualties.
