Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55am on 08 Jan 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet near Mount Everest, killing at least 126 people and damaging over 3,000 buildings. More than 14,000 rescue workers are assisting survivors, with over 400 rescued so far. Winter temperatures, dropping to -16°C, have complicated relief efforts. Chinese state media reported 30,000 displaced, with electricity and communication restored in Tingri County near the epicenter. Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing is overseeing operations. Tremors were felt in Nepal and India, though no casualties were reported there. The Dalai Lama expressed condolences, while officials warned of potential aftershocks. Thousands remain vulnerable as rescue operations intensify.
