Beijing: The death toll in the massive landslide that hit a village in east China’s Zhejiang province burying dozens of homes climbed to 25, with 12 others still missing, officials said today.
Only one person has been rescued so far after the landslide hit Lishui City in Lidong village on Friday night that buried 27 homes in mud and rocks. Rescue efforts have been hampered by rain today, which is expected to continue throughout the week. Meteorological experts have warned against further hazards for about 2,300 rescuers who are engaged in the search and rescue effort, state-run Xinhua news agency reported today. Fifty professional psychologists have been sent to provide medical help for family members of the victims. Staff with the Ministry of Land and Resources have been dispatched from Beijing to carry out inspections in the neighbouring mountain area and prepare to organise evacuation. More than 300 villagers have been relocated.
