A really strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 hit a place called Jishishan in Gansu Province, China. This happened late at night on Monday. The earthquake caused a lot of damage to roads and houses in the area. People had to leave their homes and stay outside in the freezing cold. Rescue teams are working hard to find and help people who might be trapped in the damaged buildings.
Over 100 people have lost their lives, and many more are injured. In Gansu Province alone, almost 400 people are hurt, with some of them in critical condition. The shaking from the earthquake lasted for about 20 seconds and was felt even in the capital city, Lanzhou, which is quite far away.
The President of China, Xi Jinping, has said that everything possible should be done to find and rescue people affected by the earthquake. He wants to make sure that those who are hurt or lost their homes are taken care of properly. The government has made the earthquake response a high priority, and they are working to ensure people’s safety.
Because of the seriousness of the situation, the government has upgraded the national earthquake emergency response to Level II. This means they are taking extra measures to handle the impact of the earthquake. The epicenter of the earthquake is in a place called Liugou Township, not far from the county seat of Jishishan.
Many witnesses have reported that the earthquake caused a lot of damage to houses, roads, and other important things like power and water supply in several villages. It’s a tough situation, and everyone is working together to help those affected by the earthquake.
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