Earthquake death toll rises to 131 in NW China

The death toll was updated on Wednesday morning, and rescuers are still working to locate more survivors in the extreme cold, CGTN reported.

Apart from the deceased, 198 people were injured in Qinghai, while 16 others remain missing. In Gansu, the number of injured has risen to 782; they were all admitted to hospitals, according to authorities from the two provinces.

Authorities in Gansu also said 87,076 people have been relocated so far in light of the disaster.

AMK/PR