1 dead, dozens missing in China landslide
LOOK: Aerial views of a landslide that stuck Jinping village in China’s southwestern Sichuan province, and of rescue workers at the site. Two people have been rescued and more than 30 are still missing, state media says. | via Agence France Presse
A landslide in China’s southwestern Sichuan province triggered by heavy rain has killed at least one person, with nearly 30 more missing, state media said Sunday.
Scientists say climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent.
Saturday’s landslide hit Jinping village in the city of Yibin at around 11:50 am (0350 GMT).
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As of Sunday morning, “one person has been killed and 28 people are missing”, state news agency Xinhua said.
Two people were saved on Saturday and more than 900 rescuers are attempting to find the rest of the missing people, Xinhua said.
Video footage published by state broadcaster CCTV earlier on Sunday showed rescuers with flashlights searching through debris in the dark.
“A preliminary study shows this disaster occurred due to the influence of recent prolonged rainfall and geological factors,” CCTV said, citing local authorities.
President Xi Jinping ordered authorities on Saturday to do “everything possible to search for and rescue missing people, minimise casualties, and properly handle the aftermath”.
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