Rescuers search for survivors after China landslide kills at least 8
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Rescue crews in southwestern China are searching for survivors after a landslide in Chongqing killed at least eight people and left 34 missing, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The landslide occurred Friday morning in Pengshui County on the outskirts of Chongqing municipality, when rocks and soil washed down a slope, burying more than 10 residential buildings. Ten people were rescued and sent to the hospital, while more than 1,100 people have been relocated. Persistent rain from Friday night to Saturday morning, with nearly 8 inches recorded at a weather station, has made the rescue operation more challenging. The landslide contained about 18,000 cubic meters of rocks and debris, with the largest single rock around 3,000 cubic meters, according to Wang Chuanjun, head of Planning and Natural Resources in Pengshui County. China's National Development and Reform Commission allocated a relief fund of 30 million yuan ($4.4 million) to support infrastructure restoration.
What’s reported
At least eight people were killed and 34 are missing after a landslide in Chongqing, China.
The landslide occurred Friday morning in Pengshui County, burying more than 10 residential buildings.
Ten people were rescued and sent to the hospital; more than 1,100 people have been relocated.
Persistent rain from Friday night to Saturday morning recorded nearly 8 inches at a weather station.
The landslide contained about 18,000 cubic meters of rocks and debris; the largest rock was around 3,000 cubic meters.
China's National Development and Reform Commission allocated 30 million yuan ($4.4 million) for relief.
Key figures
Wang Chuanjun, head of Planning and Natural Resources in Pengshui County
State broadcaster CCTV (source of reporting)
Sources: abcnews.com
