8-point earthquake under the Richter scale has occurred in the morning of May, 12th, 2008 in the Chinese province Sichuan and in adjoining areas. Epicentre of tremors was in district Venchuan on a depth of 29 km and in 92 km to the northwest from administrative centre of a province - Chengdu city.
The death toll as a result of earthquake in China has exceeded 55 thousands persons, almost 25 thousands persons are considered as missing, more than 300 thousands have got wounds.
Population of the cities around disaster are completely evacuated. Up to 90 percent of all buildings have suffered from the elements, informs "RIA Novosti" news agency referring to the Chinese mass-media. The rest of buildings which remain intact are not suitable for residing. "These dead cities should be taken down completely, and to build anew", - have informed the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia.
The president of Winalite company, Mr. Chen Huaide, has rendered the charitable help to the people suffered from earthquake in the Chinese province Sichuan at amount of USD 1 000 000.
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