On Jan 7, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Dingri county, home to the northern base camp of the world's highest peak, Mount Qomolangma, in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region.

Currently, local authorities and rescue teams are busy erecting makeshift houses, allowing displaced residents to move from tents to more earthquake-resistant housing.

As of 6 pm, Jan 12, about 2,198 makeshift houses had been installed at various relocation sites in Dingri, in an effort to ensure a safe and warm winter for all.

As resettlement work is advancing, debris removal and property rescue efforts are also in progress.