The death toll has climbed to 1,706 from a devastating earthquake in northwest China's Qinghai Province, with 256 people still missing, the rescue headquarters said Sunday.
As of 10 a.m. Sunday, the 7.1-magnitude quake, which struck the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu at 7:49 a.m. Wednesday, has also left 12,128 injured, of which 1,424 are in severe condition, the rescue headquarters said.
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| Slide: life of earthquake survivors |
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Chinese President Hu Jintao consoles a girl injured in the April 14 quake at a hospital in Yushu, Qinghai province, April 18, 2010. [chinanews.com] More |
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An aerial view of the tents set up for earthquake survivors in Yushu, Qinghai, April 18, 2010. [Photo/Xinhua] More |
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| Air force mercy flight to help quake injured |
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| Chinese Premier continues visit in quake-hit Yushu |
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| Quake hero - young man digs out seven with bare hands |
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| Care and relief continue throughout China |
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| 160 tons of relife supplies flown to Yushu in military planes |
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| Slide: Girl saved after 54 hours under ruin |
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Thousands of rescuers fought altitude sickness, chilly weather, strong winds and frequent aftershocks Thursday to dig through rubble and reach survivors of a strong earthquake that has left 760 dead in northwest China. More |
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| Slide: Second night after quake |
