Aftermath of a disaster: people wait for evacuation after powerful earthquake in Southwest China
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2017-08-10 14:16:59
Two girls to be evacuated at different times hug goodbye. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Editor's Note:
Over 60,000 people were evacuated from Jiuzhaigou, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the area Tuesday night, killing at least 20 and injuring 431.

The employees of Jiuzhai Intercontinental Hotel prepare to evacuate after most tourists have been transferred to safe locations. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
The employees of Jiuzhai Intercontinental Hotel prepare to evacuate after most tourists have been transferred to safe locations. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
A man waits for evacuation next to the tent near Jiuzhai Intercontinental Hotel. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
People wait for evacuation alongside the road near Jiuzhai Intercontinental Hotel. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
People wait for evacuation alongside the road near Jiuzhai Intercontinental Hotel. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
People wait for evacuation alongside the road near Jiuzhai Intercontinental Hotel. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
A girl cries and hugs her mother while waiting for evacuation. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
An epidemic prevention worker decontaminates the temporary shelters in Jiuzhai Intercontinental Hotel. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Fallen rocks block the road after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Photo: Cui Meng/GT