DHARAMSHALA, April 26: At least 17 people have died in Tibet after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake jolted neighboring Nepal on Saturday.
5.3-magnitude quake cut off telecommunication lines and destroyed several buildings in Nyalam County, Kyirong County and neighboring regions.
National road No. 318, about two kilometers away from Nyalam County have developed deep cracks after quake shook Nyalam County at 1:42 a.m. Sunday (1742GMT on Saturday) following strong earthquakes in neighboring Nepal, the China Earthquake Networks Center said.
Roads leading to the two counties have been cleared, however rescue efforts are hampered by heavy snow in the area, reports Chinese media.
