Quake-affected residents in the hardest-hit areas of Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have all moved into newly built mobile houses as of Saturday, with essential services being gradually restored.
It marks a significant milestone in the relief efforts after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County on Jan. 7.
To date, 14,727 prefabricated houses have been erected across the earthquake-affected region. Construction in Chamco, Cogo, and Qulho townships is now complete, providing shelter for over 12,000 people.
"We have established safety corridors in the prefabricated house and unified power line installations. We have also distributed sufficient quantities of warm supplies, stockpiled fuel and maintained the power supply," said Ngawang Thondup, deputy director of the Dingri County Natural Resources and Forestry and Grassland Bureau.
Water supply has been restored to 229 resettlement sites and 752 supply points, with measures implemented to prevent water pipes from freezing in winter.
"We have water, heaters, electricity, internet and everything we need. It's convenient," said Pasang Dolma, one of the villagers.
Medical teams are conducting daily visits to resettlement sites across the affected areas to ensure that residents receive timely and effective medical care.
The earthquake claimed 126 lives in Dingri, home to the northern base camp of Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest peak.
All quake-affected residents in hardest-hit areas in Xizang relocated to mobile houses
