China
8,152 makeshift shelters built in quake-affected areas
Source: Xinhua | 05-28-2008 10:28
Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China
Workers build makeshift shelters for quake survivors at a temporary resettlement zone in Dujiangyan City of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 27, 2008. Up to May 26, a total of 8,152 makeshift shelters were built in quake-affected areas. Among the makeshift shelters, 7,263 of them were built by Sichuan Province, 712 under the assistance of other provinces and 177 by community donations.(Xinhua/Yue Yuewei) |