Landslide in Gansu Buries 33, Rescue Efforts Underway
Quick Look
- A landslide in Gansu province, China, buried 33 people.
- 17 have been rescued, with emergency services on site.
- The area had been warned of heavy rain and potential geological disasters.
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Why It Matters
A landslide occurred in a village in Longnan, Gansu province, burying 33 people. The local weather station had warned of heavy rain and potential geological disasters.
“All local governments should tighten accountability for disaster prevention and relief, thoroughly check rivers, lakes, reservoirs and other regions prone to geological disasters, strengthen early warning, prevention and relief work and ensure safety to people’s lives and property,” he said.
A landslide at a village in Longnan in the northwestern province of Gansu buried 33, CCTV reported on Tuesday morning. At the time of the report, 17 people had been rescued, with firefighters, police and medical workers at the scene.
The local weather station had warned of heavy rain and wind on Monday evening, cautioning that flooding and geological disasters were possible.
Open Questions
- What is the current status of the rescue operation?
- Are there any fatalities?
- What caused the landslide?
