Rescue workers conduct search and rescue operations at Kangdiao village following the earthquake in Jishishan county, Gansu province, China December 19, 2023. © China Daily via Reuters

By W. Ali Khan TWA ━━━━━ The death toll from a devastating earthquake in China has tragically climbed to 111. Gangsu and Qinhai, two northwestern provinces, bore the brunt of the disaster, leaving over 200 people injured. The toll is anticipated to increase as rescue and relief operations continue. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.1 and a depth of 35 km, struck 102 km southwest of Lanzhou, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Center. On Tuesday, the state news agency confirmed at least 100 casualties in the border town of Gangsu province, with additional fatalities recorded in Qinhai.

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Responding swiftly to the crisis, the Chinese government has activated a disaster relief emergency, intensifying rescue efforts. A dedicated team has been dispatched to evaluate the impact and guide local relief operations. Injured individuals have been promptly transferred to hospitals for necessary medical assistance as the affected regions grapple with the aftermath of this tragic earthquake.