China faces a grim aftermath as the death toll from the recent earthquake in northwestern Gansu province climbs to 131, marking the deadliest quake since 2014. Rescuers work in freezing temperatures, with fears growing for survivors exposed to the bitter cold. The shallow tremor, measuring magnitude-5.9, struck on Monday night, causing extensive damage to thousands of buildings. The epicentre, located around 100 kilometres from Lanzhou, experienced subsequent aftershocks. Emergency infrastructure repair and medical treatment for the injured continue as officials warn of possible tremors exceeding magnitude 5.0 in the coming days. Thousands of rescuers and essential supplies have been deployed to the affected areas.