Residents of Gangchen township receive relief supplies from rescue teams at temporary resettlement sites. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Nang Shigkyab, a local villager, said the family had been evacuated to safety. Relief supplies, including tents, bedding, mattresses and heating stoves, arrived the following day.

"We now have safe, warm temporary accommodation. Our lives are stable, and we feel reassured," Nang said.