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China landslide kills 8, 34 missing as rescuers battle weather

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A landslide in China's Chongqing municipality has resulted in 8 confirmed deaths and left 34 people missing. Rescuers are working against severe weather conditions to reach those trapped by the debris. Over 1,100 residents were evacuated from the area, and more than 800 rescuers are currently on site. AI

RANK_REASON Natural disaster event with casualties and ongoing rescue operations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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China landslide kills 8, 34 missing as rescuers battle weather

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Zheng ·

    Rescuers in southwest China race extreme weather to reach residents trapped by landslide

    Hundreds of rescuers are racing against incoming thunderstorms in southwestern China after a landslide struck Chongqing’s Pengshui county on Friday morning, destroying buildings and leaving residents trapped under mud and debris. The disaster is among several brought about by hea…

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