Quake relief efforts underway in Sichuan

Rescuers transfer injured villagers evacuated from Wandong Village of Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

A rescuer walks to Wandong Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers prepare to head to Wandong Village of Detuo Town by boat, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Villagers are evacuated from Wandong Village of Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Villagers are evacuated from Wandong Village of Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer an injured villager evacuated from Wandong Village of Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Villagers take a rubber boat during an evacuation from Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer quake-affected residents in Detuo Town of Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers take boats to Wandong Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers head to Wandong Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers feed water to an injured resident evacuated from Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer quake-affected residents in Detuo Town of Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer an injured resident evacuated from Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer an injured resident evacuated from Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers accompany a quake-affected resident evacuated from Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Villagers are evacuated from Wandong Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer an injured resident evacuated from Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuer Zhang Zili transfers a 2-month-old infant from Wandong Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuer Zhang Zili hands a 2-month-old infant to the doctors after the baby was evacuated from Wandong Village of Detuo Town, in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer an injured villager from Wandong Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake in Gonghe Village of Moxi Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Cheng Xueli/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake in Ziyachang Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Wei Hong/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake in Gonghe Village of Moxi Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Cheng Xueli/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake in Ziyachang Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Wei Hong/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer a quake-affected senior resident in Ziyachang Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Wei Hong/Xinhua)

Rescuers take a rubber boat to Ziyachang Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Wei Hong/Xinhua)

Rescuers walk in Gonghe Village of Moxi Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Cheng Xueli/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake via a helicopter in Gonghe Village of Moxi Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Cheng Xueli/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Wei Hong/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer a quake-affected resident by a rubber boat in Ziyachang Village of Detuo Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Wei Hong/Xinhua)

Rescuers head to a quake-hit area in Gonghe Village of Moxi Town in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

A total of 66 people have been killed in a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, 38 people had been killed in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and the other 28 died in the city of Ya'an, the rescue headquarters told a press briefing. (Photo by Cheng Xueli/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Zhao Yunqiao/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Food are distributed to rescuers and quake-affected residents in Moxi Town of Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Ren Yun/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescue workers clear the debris from the houses in Moxi Town of Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Ran Peizong/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers build a bridge linking to Mozigou Village in Moxi Town of Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Ye Xiaolong/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected residents are transferred via a helicopter in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Hu Jianjun/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers transfer a resident injured during an earthquake in Wanggangping Township in Shimian County of Ya'an City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Li Yi/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers cross a river via a cableway in Moxi Town of Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Zhang Wenxuan/Xinhua)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers treat a resident injured during an earthquake in Moxi Town of Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022.

Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Li Huashi/Xinhua)

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