Rescue teams in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region confirmed six fatalities and two missing persons after a mountain torrent devastated Sanshe Village in Longsheng county. The disaster struck early Friday morning, triggering a multi-day search operation involving nine specialized teams.
Local authorities reported that three additional bodies were recovered Sunday, intensifying efforts to locate remaining survivors. Rescue operations remain "orderly and high-intensity," with teams combing through debris in Guilin City's mountainous terrain.
This natural disaster highlights the vulnerability of rural communities to extreme weather events in Asia's developing regions. The incident follows unusually heavy seasonal rains, raising questions about climate resilience strategies in mountainous areas.
