The resettlement of quake-affected residents and post-disaster reconstruction are proceeding in an orderly manner after a deadly earthquake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Xigaze at 9:05 on Tuesday, leaving at least 126 people dead and 188 others injured.
The resettlement of affected populations is in full swing. All relocation sites in the epicenter have been connected to electricity, and the construction of prefabricated houses and distribution of supplies are well underway.
On Sunday a new batch of 1,100 prefabricated houses, coordinated and dispatched by the State Council's Earthquake Relief Command, was delivered to the three hardest-hit townships of Changsuo, Qulho, and Cuoguo.
"We will resolutely implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping to arrange temporary and transitional resettlement effectively, ensuring that the disaster-affected people can spend a warm winter," said Zhou Gang, an official at the Emergency Response Center for Natural Disasters under the Ministry of Emergency Management.
Meanwhile, all forces are making every effort to treat the injured. Local hospitals and medical personnel are ensuring that all relocation sites in the disaster-affected areas are equipped with medical service points.
In Senga Village of Changsuo Township, medical personnel have established new treatment points capable of providing comprehensive care, including ultrasound, electrocardiography, and emergency surgery.
In addition, rescue teams are intensifying efforts to repair infrastructure and clear rubble.
The Xizang financial regulatory authority has instructed all financial institutions to compile lists of disaster-affected clients for targeted assistance.
By Saturday, the Agricultural Bank of China had disbursed earthquake relief loans totaling 85.18 million yuan (approximately 11.62 million U.S. dollars), prioritizing the rebuilding of damaged roads, the renovation of dilapidated houses for farmers, and the support of small and micro-enterprises in resuming operations.
Furthermore, China Post has established a temporary service point in neighboring Lazi County, also affected by the earthquake.
"This temporary service point was built overnight after the earthquake and started normal postal operations for the public the following day. Our current services include delivering supplies to disaster areas, remittances, financial services, and express delivery services," said Tenzin Norbu, the head of the postal branch in Lazi.
At present, postal staff are delivering parcels and materials from various means that were backlogged after the earthquake in batches.
By Sunday, 81.82 percent of postal service outlets in Lazi have resumed operations, while 83.33 percent of rural postal routes have been restored.
Post-disaster recovery efforts underway in quake-hit Xizang
