Malik Waqar
At least 30 people remain missing following a devastating landslide that struck Jinping village in China’s southwestern Sichuan province.
The disaster, which occurred at 11:50 AM local time (03:50 GMT), buried ten houses and trapped several residents. So far, two people have been rescued, while emergency teams race against time to find survivors.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an “all-out” rescue operation, urging authorities to minimize casualties and swiftly manage the aftermath. Premier Li Qiang has also instructed officials to investigate geological risks in the surrounding areas and evacuate those at risk of further landslides.
Rescue efforts are being led by hundreds of emergency workers, with approximately 200 residents already evacuated from the disaster zone. Images from Chinese state media show a massive collapse of mud and rock cutting through the village, leaving destruction in its wake.
Authorities have allocated 50 million yuan ($6.9 million) from central government funds to repair infrastructure and restore essential public services.
The region’s mountainous terrain makes it particularly prone to landslides. Just last month, a similar disaster in Yunnan province killed dozens, while another landslide 11 years ago claimed 18 lives in the same area.
