Following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which jolted Dingri county in Shigatse of Xizang autonomous region at 9:05 am on Tuesday, the affected communities are in need of emergency supplies, including tents and blankets, Southern Metropolis Daily reported.

Local authorities have mobilized various departments, including transportation, water resources, housing construction, townships and village officials, to conduct rescue operations.

The emergency management department has already coordinated with relevant agencies to organize rescue operations and simultaneously assess the extent of the disaster in the area, it said.

The official mentioned that the disaster area urgently requires tents, blankets, beds, and other emergency relief supplies.

Following a transport notice from the Ministry of Emergency Management, the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration has promptly organized the dispatch of 22,000 pieces of central disaster relief materials, including cotton goods, cotton coats, blankets, and folding beds, to the Xizang autonomous region to fully support local efforts in disaster relief and assistance for affected residents.

Furthermore, the earthquake has affected the areas of Tsogo township, Dramso township, and Chulho township in Dingri county, temporarily interrupting communication signals.

However, the signal in other urban areas of Dingri county remains unaffected. China Mobile has activated its emergency response plan, deploying emergency rescue teams with necessary supplies to the epicenter area to ensure communication support for earthquake relief efforts.