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A total of 2,044 aftershocks have been monitored in the quake-hit Lushan county as of 8 am Beijing Time Monday, with the strongest measuring 5.4-magnitude, authorities said.
Moderate rain is expected to linger in quake-hit regions of Southwest China's Sichuan province over the next three days, adding to difficulties in carrying out relief work.
Officials have warned the coming rain in Ya'an city,Sichuan province may trigger landslides, China National Radio reports.
Premier Li Keqiang climbed onto a heap of debris to view the disaster area after arriving in Lushan county, Sichuan province, where he expressed condolences to victims and survivors of Saturday's devastating magnitude-7 earthquake.
Pledging to perform openly and transparently, Zhao Baige, executive vice-president of the Red Cross Society of China, asked for social understanding to help facilitate the ongoing disaster relief efforts.
The National Health and Family Planning Commission said in a statement on Sunday that the health care and disease prevention works have been conducted in the quake zone.
The State Council General Office has urged relevant authorities and rescue forces to carry out the quake relief work in an orderly manner.
A total of 188 people are dead and 25 are missing in the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that he "is deeply saddened by the loss of life, injuries and destruction caused by the earthquake and aftershocks" that struck Sichuan province Saturday.
For many hours, Baoxing county remained one of the most isolated places in the quake zone.
The stock market is not likely to slump on Monday because of Saturday's magnitude-7 earthquake in Ya'an, Sichuan province, experts say.
Internet companies and the Big Three telecom operators said on Sunday they are making every effort to safeguard smooth service in Sichuan province.