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Chongqing Landslide Leaves 51 Dead and 10 Missing

Dredging and underwater searches in the Wujiang River continue under heavy debris and unstable slopes.

Overview

  • The landslide, which struck on July 17, swept rock and mud into a riverside settlement and buried more than 10 residential buildings and a minibus.
  • Local officials reported late on July 30 that 51 people have been confirmed dead and 10 remain missing, and they have declared land searches complete.
  • River operations are ongoing with divers and underwater robots conducting dredging and searches in the Wujiang River to recover missing people and clear debris.
  • The large-scale rescue and recovery effort has involved more than 1,080 rescuers, about 2,300 sets of equipment, the evacuation of over 1,100 residents, and medical care for the injured.
  • Authorities have launched investigations into slope instability and are maintaining relief measures and traffic controls as crews work to finish underwater recovery and restore the riverside community.