Landslide in China's Chongqing city kills 8, leaves 34 missing
A landslide in Chongqing, China, has resulted in eight deaths and 34 missing persons, with over 1,100 residents evacuated. Rescue operations are currently underway despite challenges posed by unstable terrain and ongoing weather risks.
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Natural disasters in densely populated regions highlight the ongoing challenges of climate-related infrastructure safety and emergency response efficiency.
A landslide on Friday (July 17, 2026) in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing killed eight people and left 34 missing, burying residential buildings and forcing more than 1,100 people to evacuate, state media reported.
Ten people were rescued from the debris, among them two seriously injured, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
The landslide occurred at around 9:08 a.m. in Chongqing's Pengshui County, when massive amounts of rocks and soil washed downslope, burying more than 10 residential buildings, state broadcaster CCTV said.
Water, electricity and gas supplies were cut off within a 1-km (0.6-mile) radius of the landslide to prevent further disruptions. Over 800 rescuers were on the site.
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