Landslide in southwestern China kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
Summary
A large landslide struck the outskirts of Chongqing city in southwestern China, killing at least eight people and leaving 34 missing. The disaster buried homes, forced over 1,100 people to evacuate, and prompted a large rescue effort amid unstable conditions.Key Facts
- The landslide happened on July 17, 2026, at about 9:08 a.m. in Pengshui County near Chongqing.
- More than 10 residential buildings were buried by rocks and soil.
- At least eight people died, 34 are missing, and 10 were rescued, including two seriously injured.
- Over 1,100 people were evacuated from the affected area.
- More than 800 rescue workers are searching for survivors despite risks of further landslides.
- Water, electricity, and gas were cut off within 1 kilometer to prevent additional problems.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping requested authorities to investigate the cause of the landslide.
- Over 8,000 disaster relief items like tents and emergency kits were sent to support affected residents.
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