In a race against time, 21 residents of Pingliu Village in Guangxi narrowly escaped disaster early Tuesday when officials spotted danger signs on a rain-soaked mountainside. 🌄
Heavy downpours triggered a landslide that crushed two homes and damaged four others—but thanks to swift action, everyone got out alive. 💪 Villagers were evacuated just 20 minutes before the earth came crashing down!
"We saw cracks forming and knew we had to act fast," said a local official. The region’s rugged terrain and frequent summer rains make it prone to landslides, but this close call shows how early detection saves lives. 📢
While climate challenges grow, stories like this remind us of the power of community vigilance. 👀 Stay safe out there, #WeatherWarriors!
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'Last minute' evacuation saves 21 residents from landslide in Guangxi
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