Powerful earthquake hits Tibet killing 16 people, reports say
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of seven struck Baqên County in Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring 32 others. Rescue teams have been sent to help, but damaged roads and power outages are making it hard to reach some areas.Key Facts
- The earthquake hit Baqên County in Nagqu region, 400 km northeast of Lhasa.
- At least 16 people died and 32 were injured.
- More than 300 homes collapsed due to the quake.
- Power has mostly been cut off in the affected area.
- Roads are closed because of rockfalls, making rescue efforts difficult.
- Authorities have declared an emergency and deployed rescue teams.
- Two months ago, Tibet and nearby Nepal suffered major floods and landslides that killed at least 1,400 people.
- The recent earthquake adds to the region’s ongoing natural disaster challenges.
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