7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet, at least 16 dead, thousands evacuated
A 7.0-magnitude quake in Tibet killed at least 16 people and forced thousands to evacuate on Friday.
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Friday, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens, with thousands forced to evacuate.
The quake added to a day of natural disasters across Asia-Pacific, with Typhoon Champi disrupting Taiwan, grounding hundreds of flights and closing schools and businesses.
Relief operations were under way in the affected Tibetan areas as authorities assessed the damage.
Originally reported by Open Chronicle. Article compiled by the Deccan Age desk.
