A devastating landslide struck Jinping Village in Junlian County, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, at 11:50 a.m. local time on Saturday, burying homes and sparking a race-against-time rescue mission. 🚑 Two people have been hospitalized after being pulled from the debris, while 29 others remain missing as emergency teams work tirelessly amid challenging conditions.
Local authorities and specialized rescue squads are combing through the site with heavy machinery and sniffer dogs, battling heavy rainfall and unstable terrain. 🌧️ “Every minute counts,” said a Junlian County spokesperson. “We’re mobilizing all resources to locate survivors.”
President Xi Jinping has urged “all-out efforts” to prioritize lives and safety, with national aid teams dispatched to support the operation. The cause of the landslide is under investigation, though heavy seasonal rains are suspected to have triggered the disaster. 🌍
Stay tuned for live updates as this story develops. Our thoughts are with those affected. 💙
