Eight people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck Luanping County in north China's Hebei Province, local authorities reported Tuesday. The incident occurred early Monday in Chengde City, with search and rescue operations continuing amid challenging conditions.
Emergency response teams, including firefighters and medical personnel, have been deployed to the affected village. Provincial officials emphasized their commitment to "prioritizing lives" and coordinating relief efforts. The landslide highlights growing concerns about extreme weather patterns in the region, which has experienced increased rainfall this monsoon season.
Hebei Province, a key industrial and agricultural hub bordering Beijing, has implemented enhanced disaster preparedness measures in recent years. Analysts note the incident may renew discussions about climate resilience infrastructure in vulnerable mountainous areas across Asia.
