In brief
The recent earthquake in Tibet's Shigatse region has led to considerable destruction, with emergency crews racing to assist those in need. The quake, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, struck on Tuesday morning, causing over 3,000 buildings to collapse and thousands to be left without shelter. With temperatures set to plummet as low as -16°C overnight, the urgency to locate survivors has intensified. Witnesses describe scenes of chaos as they evacuated their homes, with the tremors felt as far as Nepal and India. The Chinese government has mobilized air and ground resources for rescue missions, while President Xi Jinping has urged for a complete response to this calamity. As aftershocks continue to rattle the region, the full extent of the destruction and loss of life is still emerging.
