A devastating landslide struck Jinping Village in China's southwestern Sichuan Province on Saturday, burying 10 houses and prompting an extensive rescue operation. Local authorities reported that more than 30 people remain missing after the natural disaster hit the village, situated in Junlian County of Yibin city, at 11:50 a.m.
Provincial officials activated a Level I geological disaster emergency response, the highest available classification, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The swift deployment of emergency services brought together rescue teams, firefighters, public security personnel, and specialists from the transportation, medical, telecommunications, and electrical sectors to address the crisis.
Rescue crews successfully extracted two survivors from the debris during afternoon operations. Officials confirmed the safe evacuation of approximately 200 residents from the affected area as emergency response efforts continue.
The coordinated rescue mission remains active at the disaster site, with emergency personnel working to locate and assist additional survivors amid challenging conditions.
Provincial officials activated a Level I geological disaster emergency response, the highest available classification, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The swift deployment of emergency services brought together rescue teams, firefighters, public security personnel, and specialists from the transportation, medical, telecommunications, and electrical sectors to address the crisis.
Rescue crews successfully extracted two survivors from the debris during afternoon operations. Officials confirmed the safe evacuation of approximately 200 residents from the affected area as emergency response efforts continue.
The coordinated rescue mission remains active at the disaster site, with emergency personnel working to locate and assist additional survivors amid challenging conditions.
