China Earthquake: Earthquake caused devastation in China, why remembered May 12, when more than 80 thousand people lost their lives

China Earthquake Today: The earthquake that occurred in the neighboring country China on the intervening night of Sunday-Monday has caused huge devastation. So far, information about the collapse of 13 buildings has been received and more than 7000 people have decided to leave the city. This earthquake, which caused huge devastation, occurred in Liuzhou city of Guangxi province at 12.21 am on the midnight of Sunday-Monday. The intensity of this earthquake was 5.2. So far, information about two people losing their lives has come to light, but the number of deaths may increase. Those who lost their lives include a 63-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman. Many people are buried under the debris of buildings. In such a situation, there is a danger of losing the lives of many more people.

Warning issued regarding rail and road traffic

According to media reports, due to the earthquake in China, many big buildings have also been razed to the ground. At present thousands of people have been evacuated to safe areas. Rescue work is going on. In view of the possible dangers, top Chinese officials have issued a warning that rail and road traffic will be significantly affected. People have been appealed to be cautious while travelling.

when did the earthquake occur

According to information released by China’s official news agency Xinhua, this strong earthquake of 5.2 magnitude occurred in Liuzhou city of Guangxi province at exactly 12:21 in the night. The earthquake’s tremors were so strong that 13 buildings in the city collapsed within no time. The good thing is that there has been no impact on telephone lines, electricity, water and gas supply. On the other hand, efforts are going on to save the lives of people from the collapsed buildings. Search dogs have been deployed for this. Dogs are trying to locate living people buried under the debris.

More than 80,000 people lost their lives in the 2008 earthquake.

Let us tell you here that 87 thousand people in China had died in the terrible earthquake that occurred in China on May 12, 2008. About 70,000 people died, 18,000 went missing and more than 3,70,000 were injured in this earthquake. Even after almost two decades, signs of destruction are visible in this area. Every year, many media platforms prominently remember the 2008 earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan province of China.

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