IANS | 18 Jun, 2024
Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city
of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang.
The landslides hit the region at about 6:50 p.m. Monday, leaving roads
clogged and four people missing, according to local emergency response and fire
departments, reports Xinhua news agency.
Police received reports of vehicles being trapped at around 7:55 p.m.
Monday, and immediately launched rescue operations.
By 3 a.m. Tuesday, roads had been cleared, with trapped people and
vehicles moved to safe locations.
Search and rescue efforts for the four missing people are still
underway.
