This handout received on January 7, 2025 shows damaged houses in Shigatse, southwestern China's Tibet region, after an earthquake hit the area. AFP
At least 126 people were killed and 188 injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas around 9:00am local time on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media.
A large-scale rescue operation is underway, with survivors facing additional challenges as overnight temperatures are expected to drop to as low as -16°C (3.2°F).
Tuesday’s earthquake is among the deadliest to hit China in recent years, according to Chinese and international media reports.
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