Earthquake Of 6.8 Magnitude Jolts China’s Sichuan; 65 Dead, 16 Missing
In China’s Sichuan province, an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the mountainous area in Luding county, on September 6. The earthquake set off landslides and shook buildings, killing as many as 65 people and leaving hundreds injured. Moreover, at least 16 people are missing. The earthquake shook buildings in the capital city of Chengdu, which is currently under a COVID-19 lockdown.
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China’s Chengdu Under Lockdown After Reporting 157 New COVID Cases
China’s Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, has been put under a lockdown after it reported 157 fresh cases of COVID-19. The city is home to 21 million residents, and officials have announced a four-day nucleic testing to contain the spread of the virus. Residents have reportedly been asked not to leave their homes after 6 pm on September 1, until further notice.
Tags: China, Chengdu, Sichuan, Lockdown, Covid-19
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Landslide In China's Sichuan Claims 2 Lives; 12 Missing
Following a landslide in China's Sichuan Province, at least two people lost their lives and 12 people were reported missing on September 26. According to media reports, the landslide was caused by heavy rains in the region. Local earthquake disaster headquarters announced a level two emergency response. However, the Sichuan authorities also launched a search and rescue operation to trace the missing persons.
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Courtesy: ANI