Central Government Allocates 80 Million Yuan for Tibet Earthquake Relief and Recovery

The central government has allocated 80 million yuan for earthquake relief efforts and reconstruction in Tibet, following a 7.0 magnitude quake that killed 16 people and injured 76 in Baqen County. The national earthquake emergency response has been escalated to Level III, and drones have been deployed for disaster reconnaissance. Over 350 rescue personnel and 83 vehicles have arrived at the affected area, with an additional 230 personnel and 56 vehicles en route for reinforcements.

Central government has allocated 80 million yuan for earthquake relief and reconstruction in Tibet. Out of this, 50 million yuan is for emergency relief and 30 million yuan for reconstruction.

Earthquake Details

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Baque County of Nagqu City on Thursday at 10:33 PM, claiming 16 lives and injuring 76. President Xi Jinping has called for all-out rescue efforts. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management jointly allocated 50 million yuan to support rescue operations and assistance to affected residents, while the National Development and Reform Commission earmarked 30 million yuan from the central budget to help recover damaged infrastructure and public service facilities.

Post-disaster Response and Rescue

The national earthquake emergency response has been escalated to Level III, and a Level IV national natural disaster relief response has been activated. The national comprehensive fire and rescue force has dispatched a total of 350 rescuers and 83 vehicles to the affected area. Over 120 rescuers and 27 vehicles have already arrived, while the remaining 230 rescuers and 56 vehicles from the Tibet rescue corps are en route for reinforcements and have entered the administrative area of Nagqu.