Reconstruction work to start in 2 villages

YUSHU, Qinghai - Post-earthquake reconstruction in Northwest China's Qinghai province will start in two pilot villages in Yushu prefecture next Tuesday.

Before a comprehensive reconstruction plan is released, pilot reconstruction will start in the villages of Trangu and Ganda near the epicenter of Gyegu town, rescue and relief headquarters said on Tuesday.

Reconstruction will start there May 4, Xinhua News Agency reported.