Thirty people missing after landslide in China buries 10 houses | World News

Around 30 people are missing after a landslide in China buried 10 houses.

China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has deployed hundreds of rescuers, including firefighters after the landslide in a village in Junlian county.

Two people have been pulled out alive, while some 200 have been evacuated from the area, according to state media.

One villager told Beijing News that rocks had been frequently seen rolling down the mountain over the last six months. Geologists had inspected the area late last year, the state-run newspaper said.

President Xi Jinping expressed concern and asked authorities to make every effort to find the missing people.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang asked for an investigation and inspection of potential geological hazard risks in nearby areas. Mr Li also said residents who were under threat should be evacuated to prevent another disaster, according to the Xinhua news agency.