5.1 Earthquake Hits China, Nepal Sounds Fresh Flood Alert; Trishuli Area Evacuated Again
The shallow quake came two days after floods in Nepal and Tibet killed more than 460 people, officials said.
- On Friday, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Sichuan region of China, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center, with tremors felt in Longchang.
- This seismic activity follows devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet that resulted in more than 460 deaths, with the death count in Nepal reaching 469.
- Authorities evacuated 499 local residents and 555 tourists following warnings of a mudslide-formed lake, while Nepal's Police stated, "Information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side."
- Citing high flood risks, Chinese authorities halted rescue operations, with CCTV reporting that teams were ordered to "stand by in place and wait for further instructions."
- President Jinping chaired a high-level meeting with the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo to discuss rescue efforts, noting "there are still many hidden dangers of glaciers, ice lakes and geological disasters.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Nepal Issues Fresh Flood Alert After 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits China’s Sichuan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Sichuan in China on Friday, prompting another flood alert in Nepal. The Trishuli area of Nepal is being evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has threatened to raise the river's water level, Nepal Police stated. Nepal Issues Fresh Flood Alert After 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits China’s Sichuan.
China Earthquake Today: 5.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Sichuan’s Longchang City
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Longchang City in Neijiang, Sichuan province, on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The earthquake occurred at 1:13 pm local time, with the epicentre located at a depth of 13 km, according to the
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Sichuan in China, fresh flood alert in Nepal
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Sichuan in China on Friday, prompting another flood alert in Nepal. The Trishuli area of Nepal is being evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has threatened to raise the river's water level, Nepal Police stated.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
