A landslide in southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality kills at least eight people and leaves 34 others missing, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs after heavy rain and is linked to a section of the Wujiang River that runs through karst mountainous terrain with small towns and terraced areas. The landslide begins around 9:08 a.m. on the outer edge of Chongqing, when large amounts of rocks and soil wash downhill. Reports say the flow buries more than 10 residential buildings. Emergency response efforts are underway at the site, with more than 800 rescuers involved, according to one outlet citing local information. Authorities also take measures to reduce risk and prevent further disruptions. Water, electricity, and gas supplies are cut off within a 1-kilometer radius of the landslide area, according to one report. Officials continue searching for missing people as they assess damage and monitor conditions in the affected mountainous region.
Landslide in Chongqing kills at least 8, leaves 34 missing
A landslide in southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality kills at least eight people and leaves 34 others missing, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs after heavy rain and is linked t...
- A rain-triggered landslide occurs in Chongqing municipality, near the Wujiang River.
- At least 8 people are killed and 34 others are reported missing.
- The landslide begins around 9:08 a.m. and buries more than 10 residential buildings.
- More than 800 rescuers are deployed to search and respond at the site.
- Water, electricity, and gas services are cut off within about a 1-kilometer radius of the landslide.
The landslide occurred around 9:08 a.m. on the outer edge of the Chongqing municipality, when massive amounts of rocks and soil washed downslope, burying more than 10 residential buildings, state broadcaster CCTV said.
2 hours agoWater, electricity and gas supplies were cut off within a 1-km (0.6-mile) radius of the landslide to prevent further disruptions. Over 800 rescuers were on the site
2 hours agoThe rain-triggered landslide occurred near a section of the Wujiang River, which cuts through karst mountains peppered with small towns and terraces.
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