More than 30 missing after landslide hits Southwest China

Landslide strikes Jinping Village

The landslide hit Jinping village in the city of Yibin at approximately 11:50 am (0350 GMT), burying ten houses and leaving over 30 people unaccounted for. Around 200 people were evacuated and relocated to safety.

Ongoing rescue operations

Rescuers have advised people to avoid the area as the landslide is still ongoing. China's President Xi Jinping has ordered authorities to take all necessary measures to search for the missing, minimize casualties, and effectively manage the aftermath.

Government support for relief efforts

The Ministry of Emergency Management reported that two people had been rescued and emergency response teams are actively searching for survivors. In addition, authorities have allocated 30 million yuan ($4.1 million) to support disaster relief operations.