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China-Sichuan Landslide/Rescue
Maoxian County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, southwest China - June 25, 2017
1. Various of rescuers crossing river by cable, transferring rescue equipment by cable
2. Various of excavators clearing debris; rescue teams, machines entering search zones
Rescuers in the landslide of southwest China's Sichuan Province have extended their search zone along the river valley since Saturday.
Rescue teams have been rushing toward the search zones through an expanded passageway next to the landslide mass.
Rescuers have retrieved 15 bodies from the debris as of 22:00 Saturday after the landslide from a mountain in the Aba prefecture hit Xinmo Village in Maoxian County at about 06:00 Saturday, the rescue command said.
Three survivors were found with more than 320 people evacuated. The landslide buried some 120 people from 62 families, blocked a 2,000-meter section of the river valley and buried 1,600 meters of road.
About 3,200 professional rescuers are working around the clock to comb the area with life detectors and sniffer dogs.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday ordered all-out rescue efforts for those buried by the landslide.
Authorities must make maximum efforts to reduce casualties and prevent secondary disasters, Xi said.
Family members of the missing people and those suffering property losses in the disaster must be given appropriate care, according to Xi's instruction.
Xi has ordered the State Council, China's Cabinet, to send a work team to the site.
As China enters its annual flood season, local governments across the country should strengthen disaster prevention to ensure safety of people's lives and properties, according to the order.
Premier Li Keqiang also ordered more rescue efforts and examination of further geological risks.
People in danger should be relocated as soon as possible to prevent secondary disasters, Li said.
He has instructed to start probing into the cause of the landslide and proper handling of the aftermath.
As required by Xi and Li, State Councilor Wang Yong has led a work team to arrive at the site. Authorities of Sichuan Province and Aba Prefecture have launched the highest level of disaster relief response.
China-Sichuan Landslide/Rescue
Dateline : June 25, 2017
Location : Maoxian,China
Duration : 1'43
Maoxian County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, southwest China - June 25, 2017
1. Various of rescuers crossing river by cable, transferring rescue equipment by cable
2. Various of excavators clearing debris; rescue teams, machines entering search zones
Rescuers in the landslide of southwest China's Sichuan Province have extended their search zone along the river valley since Saturday.
Rescue teams have been rushing toward the search zones through an expanded passageway next to the landslide mass.
Rescuers have retrieved 15 bodies from the debris as of 22:00 Saturday after the landslide from a mountain in the Aba prefecture hit Xinmo Village in Maoxian County at about 06:00 Saturday, the rescue command said.
Three survivors were found with more than 320 people evacuated. The landslide buried some 120 people from 62 families, blocked a 2,000-meter section of the river valley and buried 1,600 meters of road.
About 3,200 professional rescuers are working around the clock to comb the area with life detectors and sniffer dogs.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday ordered all-out rescue efforts for those buried by the landslide.
Authorities must make maximum efforts to reduce casualties and prevent secondary disasters, Xi said.
Family members of the missing people and those suffering property losses in the disaster must be given appropriate care, according to Xi's instruction.
Xi has ordered the State Council, China's Cabinet, to send a work team to the site.
As China enters its annual flood season, local governments across the country should strengthen disaster prevention to ensure safety of people's lives and properties, according to the order.
Premier Li Keqiang also ordered more rescue efforts and examination of further geological risks.
People in danger should be relocated as soon as possible to prevent secondary disasters, Li said.
He has instructed to start probing into the cause of the landslide and proper handling of the aftermath.
As required by Xi and Li, State Councilor Wang Yong has led a work team to arrive at the site. Authorities of Sichuan Province and Aba Prefecture have launched the highest level of disaster relief response.
ID : 8054046
Published : 2017-06-25 10:03
Last Modified : 2017-07-14 05:22:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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