An aerial drone photo show tents set up for earthquake-affected residents at a village in Lhaze county of Shigatse, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, on Jan 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
The Shigatse detachment of the Xizang Armed Police Corps has been racing against time to set up cotton tents in areas affected by the earthquake in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, to ensure a warm winter for quake-affected people, CCTV News reported.
The quake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Dingri county in Shigatse, at 9:05 am on Tuesday, with the death toll of 126 and 188 injuries as of 7 pm.
At a resettlement site in Changsuo township, Dingri county, members of the police officer corps, braving chilling cold, set up tents throughout the night. They worked in an organized and efficient manner: transporting tent materials, fixing the frames and laying moisture-proof pads.
A staff member repairs electrical facilities at a village in Changsuo township of Dingri county in Shigatse, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, on Jan 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]
As of 3 am on Wednesday, 580 tents had been set up for quake-affected residents, with sufficient relief supplies, including food, water, heaters, quilts, folding beds and emergency lighting equipment.
Each tent can accommodate around 10 people. Families with children and the elderly can be arranged to stay in the same tent whenever possible. The resettlement site provides quiet and convenient areas for them.
The local power authority is providing electricity to the quake-stricken area through an emergency supply system so that residents can use heating equipment in the tents.
