Rescue operations are ongoing in southwestern China, where a landslide buried several homes, prompting a national response.
Landslide in Sichuan Province Claims Life and Leaves 28 Missing
Landslide in Sichuan Province Claims Life and Leaves 28 Missing
A devastating landslide in Jinping village, Sichuan, has resulted in one confirmed fatality and left dozens unaccounted for.
The landslide struck Jinping village in Sichuan province around 11:50 AM local time, resulting in at least one fatality and leaving 28 individuals missing. The Chinese state media reports indicate that the landslide buried 10 houses, trapping residents underneath.
Emergency services have rescued two individuals from the debris. The ministry has deployed hundreds of workers to conduct search and rescue operations at the site. Meanwhile, a command center has been established as efforts to save those still trapped intensify.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has mandated an "all-out" rescue effort and stressed that everything possible must be done to minimize casualties and effectively manage the aftermath of the disaster. Xinhua state news agency reported his call for urgent action in the wake of this incident.
Visuals released by state media depict a large expanse of mud and rocks cascading down from a mountainous area, significantly affecting the small village. In the lead-up to the disaster, local residents had reported that large boulders had been falling from the mountainside periodically over the last six months, raising concerns about geological hazards.
In addition to President Xi's directives, Premier Li Qiang has urged investigations into the potential risks posed by geological hazards in the vicinity and advocated for the evacuation of at-risk residents to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents.
The Chinese government has allocated 50 million yuan (approximately $6.9 million) from central funds to aid in repairing the damaged infrastructure and public services in the affected area.
Southwestern China's mountainous regions have a historical tendency for landslides; in January 2024, a similar incident in Yunnan province resulted in numerous casualties, while a separate landslide had claimed 18 lives a decade ago.
Emergency services have rescued two individuals from the debris. The ministry has deployed hundreds of workers to conduct search and rescue operations at the site. Meanwhile, a command center has been established as efforts to save those still trapped intensify.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has mandated an "all-out" rescue effort and stressed that everything possible must be done to minimize casualties and effectively manage the aftermath of the disaster. Xinhua state news agency reported his call for urgent action in the wake of this incident.
Visuals released by state media depict a large expanse of mud and rocks cascading down from a mountainous area, significantly affecting the small village. In the lead-up to the disaster, local residents had reported that large boulders had been falling from the mountainside periodically over the last six months, raising concerns about geological hazards.
In addition to President Xi's directives, Premier Li Qiang has urged investigations into the potential risks posed by geological hazards in the vicinity and advocated for the evacuation of at-risk residents to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents.
The Chinese government has allocated 50 million yuan (approximately $6.9 million) from central funds to aid in repairing the damaged infrastructure and public services in the affected area.
Southwestern China's mountainous regions have a historical tendency for landslides; in January 2024, a similar incident in Yunnan province resulted in numerous casualties, while a separate landslide had claimed 18 lives a decade ago.
