Emergency response teams were swiftly activated in Hunan Province following a devastating landslide in Yuelin Village, Hengyang. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall around 8 a.m. on Sunday, resulted in the collapse of a village house, leading to significant casualties.
China's Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched a rescue team to the affected area to assist in the recovery efforts. The provincial emergency command center has reported that the death toll has risen to 15, with six individuals sustaining injuries.
Authorities are continuing their search for survivors and assessing the damage caused by the landslide. This tragic event highlights the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness and response strategies in regions prone to geological hazards.
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Emergency response to geological disasters activated in China's Hunan
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