Chinese correspondent
xinhua/apAccording to Chinese state media reports, at least one person died after a landslide in southwestern China, but 28 people were still missing.
The landslide attacked Jinping Village in Sichuan Province on Saturday (03:50 GMT) when burying 10 houses and capturing several residents. The two were rescued.
According to a statement from the county emergency management bureau, a command center was set up on site.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered “all-out” relief to trapped people.
Images from state media show that mud and rocks on the steep mountainside collapsed in large quantities, cutting into a small village.
According to a statement from China’s Ministry of Emergency Management, hundreds of emergency workers are looking for survivors. About 200 people were evacuated.
According to the official Xinhua News Agency, Xi Jinping has ordered the authorities to “do everything possible to search and rescue missing persons, minimize the number of casualties and handle the consequences correctly.”
Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang also requested an investigation into potential geological hazards in nearby areas.
According to local media reports, villagers said that in the past six months, large rocks have been seen rolling down the mountain frequently.
Lee also said threatened residents should be evacuated to prevent another disaster.
The Associated Press added that RMB 5 million (US$6.9 million; £5.5 million) has been allocated from central government funds to repair infrastructure and public services.
The remote and mountainous areas of southwestern China may be prone to landslides.
January 2024 Landslide in Yunnan Province in China kills dozens of people When the steep cliff collapsed and destroyed part of a village.
At least 18 people were killed in another area of the same area 11 years ago.