Rescue underway after deadly Chinese landslide

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A major search and rescue operation is continuing after a deadly landslide struck southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Sunday.  At least three people have died and seven are missing. The city government of Qamdo has allocated $696,000 for the emergency disaster relief.  #china #landslide #naturaldisaster

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00:00Rescue operations continue in southwest China after a deadly landslide hit the region on Sunday.

00:10The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, has killed at least three people with seven still missing.

00:16Early assessments indicate the landslide caused about 200,000 cubic meters of collapsed material.

00:22Experts from Water Conservancy and Natural Resources departments warn the area remains at risk of further landslides.

00:29China's Ministry of Emergency Management has activated a Level 4 National Emergency Response for Geological Disasters.

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