Rescuers are in operation in Shiyuan village, Jishishan county, Gansu province, on Dec 20, 2023. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

Social organizations promptly responded to the earthquake in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, sending relief supplies for rescue work at the frontline.

The 6.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Gansu and Qinghai provinces at midnight Monday caused over 130 deaths.

According to the National Meteorological Center, the temperature in the area is expected to reach -14 to one degrees in the next three days.