More than 60 thousands dead in earthquake in China
The number of victims of the recent earthquake in China has reached 60 thousand people, reports Lenta.ru referring to AFP.
The Chinese government reported that the number of casualties exceeded 55 thousands yesterday. However, rescuers continue looking for survivors beneath rubble and debris and the number of casualties may exceed 80 thousand people.
The earthquake in a Chinese province of Sichuan took place on Monday, May 12. It was measured at 7.8 Mw. The number of wounded has already exceeded 280 thousand people. About 5.5 million local inhabitants have become homeless.
The Chinese government reported that the number of casualties exceeded 55 thousands yesterday. However, rescuers continue looking for survivors beneath rubble and debris and the number of casualties may exceed 80 thousand people.
The earthquake in a Chinese province of Sichuan took place on Monday, May 12. It was measured at 7.8 Mw. The number of wounded has already exceeded 280 thousand people. About 5.5 million local inhabitants have become homeless.
