Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
Summary
A landslide in Pengshui County near Chongqing, China, killed at least eight people, with 34 missing, as rescue teams race against rain to find survivors amidst massive rock debris.
Key Points
- A landslide in Pengshui County on the outskirts of Chongqing, China, killed at least eight people and left 34 missing.
- The disaster buried more than 10 residential buildings under approximately 18,000 cubic meters of rocks and debris.
- Persistent heavy rain complicated rescue efforts, which involved on-the-ground inspections and plans to use explosives to break apart unstable boulders.
- China's National Development and Reform Commission allocated 30 million yuan for restoration of infrastructure and public services following the landslide.
