Beijing/Kathmandu/New Delhi (January 08): More than 126 people were killed and 180 injured in Tuesday’s earthquake in the city of Xigaze, located at the foot of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak in Tibet in the Himalayas. -Nepal border. Due to the intensity of the earthquake, tremors were also felt in the neighboring country Nepal, India’s Bihar, Assam and West Bengal and people came out of their homes in fear.
Tibet thunders:
China said the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8, but the US Geological Survey said it was 7.1. Local people said that within a few hours of the earthquake, more than 40 tremors were felt.
Relief work intensified: According to China Meteorological Department, the temperature in Dingri County is currently -8 degrees Celsius and will fall to -18 degrees Celsius in the evening. Due to the earthquake, many houses have been destroyed in this border area, the work of evacuating people from the debris has come to a standstill, the electricity and water supply system has been completely disrupted.
After the incident, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered emergency relief work. People are struggling to escape the harsh cold, about 22 thousand disaster relief materials including cotton tents, coats, beds have been delivered to the victims. More than 1500 local firefighters and rescue workers have been sent to the scene. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Tisogo town of Dingri County, where there are 27 villages. The population of this part is estimated to be around 8 lakhs.
Earthquake shocks in Nepal also:
This earthquake that occurred in Tibet was also felt in the border districts of Nepal like Kavrepalanchok, Sindhu Palanchok Dhading and Solukhumbu and people came out of their homes in fear. Earthquake tremors were also felt in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and people came out of their homes in fear. Buildings, power lines, trees shook. However, no casualties have been reported so far in Nepal. The district administration said a two-storey building has collapsed in Shankuwasabha district.
a holy city of tibetans
Dingri or Shingshe County is one of the most sacred cities of Tibet. The county, which also borders India, is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, the second most important Buddhist monk in Tibet after the Dalai Lama. This Peetha is important for the Buddhists of Tibet.
Earth shook in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam also
India also felt the earthquake in Titab. Local people said that earthquake tremors were felt mainly in Bihar, Assam and West Bengal. Earthquake tremors were felt early in the morning in Patna, Guwahati and other parts and people came out of their homes in fear.
Restrictions on access to Mount Everest
Following the earthquake, China suspended public access to Mount Everest through Tibet. The beauty of Mount Everest can be seen through Tibet through this peak called Mount Qomolangma. Hundreds of tourists come here from foreign countries and its base camp is located in Dingri County. According to local officials, the base camp staff and tourists are safe.
In severe pain: Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama has expressed concern over the earthquake in Tibet. Very sad to hear the news that 95 people died in the earthquake. He said that he would pray for the peace of the souls of those killed in this incident. He claimed that he was deeply saddened to hear the news of several deaths, injuries and loss of property due to the massive earthquake.
