A landslide in northwestern China buried 33 people in a village in the Nanhe township of Longnan city, Gansu province, early Tuesday morning. According to state media, about half of those trapped have been rescued, though details about their conditions remain unclear. The landslide occurred shortly before 7 a.m., and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to relocate affected residents. The cause of the landslide has not yet been determined. This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of natural disasters and the importance of emergency preparedness and response efforts.
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A landslide in China buries 33 people, with about half of them rescued, state media report
