Rescuers work on the web site of a landslide in Jinping village within the metropolis of Yibin, in China’s southwest Sichuan province on February 9, 2025. A landslide in China’s southwestern Sichuan province triggered by heavy rain has killed no less than one particular person, with practically 30 extra lacking, state media stated on February 9. (CNS / AFP)
SHANGHAI, China – A landslide in China’s southwestern Sichuan province triggered by heavy rain has killed no less than one particular person, with practically 30 extra lacking, state media stated Sunday.
Saturday’s landslide hit Jinping village within the metropolis of Yibin at round 11:50 am (0350 GMT).
As of Sunday morning, “one particular person has been killed and 28 persons are lacking”, state information company Xinhua stated.
Two folks have been saved on Saturday and greater than 900 rescuers are looking for the remainder of the lacking folks, Xinhua stated.
Video footage revealed by state broadcaster CCTV earlier on Sunday confirmed rescuers with flashlights looking by means of particles at midnight.
“A preliminary research exhibits this catastrophe occurred as a result of affect of current extended rainfall and geological elements,” CCTV stated, citing native authorities.
President Xi Jinping ordered authorities on Saturday to do “all the things attainable to seek for and rescue lacking folks, minimise casualties, and correctly deal with the aftermath”.
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