Four residents remain missing after torrential rains triggered landslides in Danba County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities confirmed Thursday. Rescue teams are combing through debris as the region grapples with its most severe weather event this monsoon season.
Widespread Impact
Continuous downpours since July 2 have caused multiple mountain torrents and landslides across 12 towns in Danba County. Over 1,700 people from 645 households have been relocated to temporary shelters as roads and infrastructure sustained significant damage.
Emergency Response
Disaster management teams have deployed drones and heavy machinery to search for survivors while monitoring unstable slopes. 'Our priority is ensuring public safety and restoring critical transportation links,' a Danba County emergency spokesperson told state media.
The incident highlights growing climate resilience challenges in mountainous regions of Asia, where extreme weather patterns increasingly threaten vulnerable communities.
