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China landslide kills dozens and leave at least 15 missing | |
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At least 36 people are now known to have died in a landslide that struck a village in southern China on Tuesday. | At least 36 people are now known to have died in a landslide that struck a village in southern China on Tuesday. |
State-run local media also report that 15 people have been missing since a wave of mud buried more than 20 houses in the province of Guizhou. | State-run local media also report that 15 people have been missing since a wave of mud buried more than 20 houses in the province of Guizhou. |
Chinese authorities told Xinhua news agency that another 40 people had been rescued from the landslide in Shuicheng county. | Chinese authorities told Xinhua news agency that another 40 people had been rescued from the landslide in Shuicheng county. |
It comes as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the country. | It comes as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the country. |
Two children and a mother with a baby are reportedly among the dead, but details are still unclear. | Two children and a mother with a baby are reportedly among the dead, but details are still unclear. |
Footage from state broadcaster CCTV show rescue workers using diggers to unearth survivors from a huge mound in the village. | Footage from state broadcaster CCTV show rescue workers using diggers to unearth survivors from a huge mound in the village. |
A local school has also been commandeered as a emergency medical and rescue centre for victims. | A local school has also been commandeered as a emergency medical and rescue centre for victims. |
According to Xinhua, the government has reportedly set aside 30 million yuan ($4.4m; £3.5m) for rescue efforts and the relocation of victims. | According to Xinhua, the government has reportedly set aside 30 million yuan ($4.4m; £3.5m) for rescue efforts and the relocation of victims. |
Landslides are common in rural and mountainous areas of China, especially after heavy rain. | Landslides are common in rural and mountainous areas of China, especially after heavy rain. |
Last month, footage emerged of a landslide in Fujian province in the country's southeast. | Last month, footage emerged of a landslide in Fujian province in the country's southeast. |
Several other people have also been killed and thousands have been evacuated from their homes this year as a result of rain and flooding. | Several other people have also been killed and thousands have been evacuated from their homes this year as a result of rain and flooding. |
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