Tragedy Strikes as Landslide Claims 47 Lives in Yunnan Province, China

Yunnan Province

Zhaotong, The Gulf Observer: In a devastating incident on Monday morning, a landslide in southwest China’s Yunnan Province engulfed Liangshui village in Zhaotong City, leaving 47 individuals buried under the debris.

The catastrophe unfolded at 5:51 a.m., prompting an immediate response from authorities. Over 200 rescuers, supported by 33 firefighting vehicles and 10 loading machines, were swiftly mobilized to initiate search and rescue operations.

As the rescue efforts intensify, the focus remains on locating and aiding the missing individuals trapped beneath the landslide. The scale of the response underscores the gravity of the situation and the collaborative efforts to address the aftermath of this tragic event.