Chinese President Xi Jinping has demanded an all-out search and rescue operation for individuals missing in the recent landslide that struck Yibin, a city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Saturday.
The landslide occurred in a mountainous area of Yibin, resulting in multiple casualties and causing significant damage to infrastructure. Emergency responders and rescue teams have been mobilized to locate and assist those affected.
Xi Jinping emphasized the urgency of the rescue efforts, urging all relevant agencies to cooperate and allocate necessary resources to ensure the safety and recovery of the missing residents.
Local authorities have reported that several areas have been evacuated as rescue operations continue. The Sichuan provincial government has set up a command center to coordinate the ongoing response to this natural disaster.
This incident underscores the region's vulnerability to severe weather events and the importance of effective disaster management strategies.
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Xi orders all-out rescue of people missing in SW China's landslide
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