Landslide Tragedy in Hunan: 11 Dead, 6 Injured

A landslide triggered by heavy rains from a tropical storm struck a house in Hunan, China, resulting in 11 deaths and six injuries. Rescuers continue to search for one missing person while 240 responders work on-site. The region has faced extreme weather, including flash floods and a tropical storm.

A landslide caused by heavy rains from a tropical storm hit a house in central China's Hunan on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and injuring six others. The provincial emergency command centre reported that the landslide struck Yuelin Village in Hengyang city around 8 am.

The landslide washed away part of a residential house, burying 18 people. Rescuers have recovered 11 bodies and six injured survivors, while one person remains missing. Flash flooding on a mountain is said to have triggered the landslide.

The injured victims have been transported to a hospital for treatment. More than 240 rescue personnel have been dispatched to the site, with efforts ongoing, according to state-run Xinhua news agency. China continues to battle extreme weather conditions, having faced recent flash floods and persistent rainfall from a tropical storm.

Gaemi, a downgraded tropical storm, had mostly dissipated by July 28, but the country remains vigilant for potential flooding risks from earlier rains. Weather forecasters caution that remnants of Gaemi could still impact already waterlogged regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)