A 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tibet has left at least 126 dead and 188 injured, with over 400 people rescued from rubble. Freezing temperatures and extensive damage in the region are complicating ongoing rescue efforts.
More than 400 people have been rescued following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tibet, Chinese officials reported on Wednesday. At least 126 people are confirmed dead, with 188 injured, while others remain unaccounted for as freezing temperatures hamper rescue efforts.
The quake struck near Tingri, 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, shaking buildings in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Survivors face harsh conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 18°C (0°F) overnight.
In the Shigatse region, 3,609 homes were destroyed, displacing over 46,500 people. More than 14,000 rescue personnel are on the ground, with 484 tourists safely relocated from Tingri to Shigatse.
The Dalai Lama expressed sorrow for the victims, with condolences also offered by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
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