Tragedy occurred in China as a landslide striked the
northwestern part of the Asian nation, more
than 2,000 rescuers are searching for survivors of a landslide in eastern China
that has killed at least 25 people.
BBC reported that several days of rain sparked a torrent of
mud and rock, engulfing homes in Lidong village, Zhejiang province. The
landslide occurred shortly before 23:00 on Friday night and buried almost 30
houses.
Parts of the village remained flooded, hindering
rescue efforts. Reports said 12 people are still missing. Local officials said
one person had been rescued so far and is in stable condition.
Rescuers, sniffer dogs and psychologists have also been
dispatched to the area to help family members of the victims, local officials
said.
Most of the missing are children and the elderly,
according to local media, which also said that compensation had been agreed for
those who lost homes in the disaster.
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