Villagers from the Lapher and Sichung villages in Gyirong county, Xizang autonomous region, leave their temporary relocation sites to return home on Monday. [Photo by Butri/for chinadaily.com.cn]

For the safety of the surrounding villagers, local authorities relocated 499 residents from five villages in Gyirong town and Sale township to temporary shelters.

Among them is the family of Nyima Yangzom, a resident of Sichung in Sale town. Nyima Yangzom, who studies in Lhasa, confirmed via phone that her family had returned safely and were resuming their daily routines. "They are all safe and sound, and getting ready for the autumn harvest these days."

According to the latest reports from CCTV, Wang Chao, deputy director of the disaster relief department of the Ministry of Emergency Management, was quoted as saying that comprehensive inspections have confirmed the safety of residential structures in Sale township. The inspections, coordinated with the natural resources and housing construction departments, were conducted on a house-by-house basis to ensure the safety of the local population.