A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck Qamdo City in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region late Sunday, killing three people and leaving seven others missing, according to local authorities. Two injured individuals are receiving medical treatment as search operations continue in the mountainous area.
The incident occurred near a rural township, with debris flow damaging infrastructure and disrupting transportation routes. Emergency responders from neighboring counties have joined rescue efforts, utilizing drones and thermal imaging equipment to locate survivors amid challenging terrain.
Xizang's rugged landscape and monsoon season rainfall patterns make it particularly vulnerable to geological hazards. Local meteorological authorities issued renewed warnings for potential landslides across the region this week as precipitation levels remain high.
This disaster highlights growing concerns about climate-related risks in Asia's high-altitude regions, with recent studies showing increased frequency of extreme weather events across the Himalayas. Analysts suggest infrastructure development plans in mountainous areas may require enhanced geological risk assessments.
