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Xi urges all-out relief work after 7.0-magnitude quake hits SW China
Source: Xinhua| 2017-08-09 03:00:05|Editor: Liangyu

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BEIJING, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts to rapidly organize relief work and rescue the injured people after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan Province.
At least five people were killed and over 70 were injured after the earthquake jolted Jiuzhaigou County in Sichuan at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
Authorities should check the impact of the earthquake, evacuate and settle visitors and local people, and reduce death and injuries as much as possible, Xi said.
As the earthquake took place during the flood period and tourism season, authorities should enhance meteorological early warning and geological monitoring to guard against other disasters and try their best to protect people's lives and property, Xi added.
Premier Li Keqiang also urged local authorities to go all out in relief and monitoring work.
China's cabinet, the State Council, has sent a national work team to the disaster-hit area to guide relief work. Local governments have activated top-level emergency response procedures.

 

 

 

 

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earthquake in china 2017 -- Up To 100 Feared Dead, Thousands Injured In China Earthquake

 

 

Published on Aug 8, 2017

Five people died and more than 60 were injured in the quake, the official Xinhua news agency said, including 30 who were in critical condition.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled southwest China late Tuesday, killing at least five people, with up to 100 feared dead, according to a government estimate.

 

 

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. . . and the waterfalls? From the Shanghaiist

 

Famed Nuorilang Waterfalls completely devastated by Jiuzhaigou quake, now just a heap of mud

 

before:

 

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after:

 

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The famed Nuoriliang Waterfalls were once one of the star attractions inside the picturesque area in northwestern Sichuan province which captivated tourists from around the world. At 24.5 meters high and 270 meters wide, the waterfalls were commonly labeled as one of China's most beautiful natural wonders.

 

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Photos have gone viral on Chinese social media showing how the quake has turned the once majestic waterfalls into an ugly hill of dirt and mud.

 

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  • 3 months later...

Looks a little better now

 

on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beautifulguangxi/posts/1138122826318819

 

After the earthquake, #Jiuzhaigou of Sichuan is gradually restoring its beauty, and scenery is still picturesque in Autumn.

 

https://www.facebook.com/beautifulguangxi/posts/1138122826318819

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