An intense M6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in the Xigaze region of the Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday, leading to significant loss and disruption. The tremors have tragically taken 126 lives and injured 188 individuals.
The quake caused the collapse of over 3,600 homes, forcing more than 30,400 residents to leave their shelters in search of safety. In response to the disaster, rescue teams comprising over 12,000 personnel have been mobilized to provide immediate aid and to work on restoring essential infrastructure.
The accompanying chart offers a detailed overview of the earthquake's devastating impact, presenting key data on casualties, property damage, and the extensive scale of ongoing relief operations.
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