Rescue teams in China are searching for survivors after a landslide in the southwestern municipality of Chongqing. Multiple outlets report that the disaster has killed at least eight people, while 34 others remain missing. The search is ongoing in rainy conditions, with crews racing to reach people who may be trapped or buried by debris.
A source cited by The Hindu says authorities in Pengshui County provide figures on the scale of the slide, estimating it involved about 18,000 cubic meters of rock and debris. The same account says the largest single rock measured around 3,000 cubic meters, according to Wang Chuanjun, head of Planning and Natural Resources in Pengshui County, speaking at a news conference on July 17.
Across the reports, the focus remains on locating survivors, accounting for casualties, and assessing the extent of damage following the landslide in the Chongqing area. No conflicting figures on death toll or missing persons are presented in the provided summaries.
