TYPHOON HORROR: Dozens missing after landslides obliterate villages in China
RESCUE teams are desperately searching for 32 people who are missing after a series of landslides in easter China.
MAJOR landslide in southern China destroys 20 homes
Heavy rain triggered two separate landslides in Zheijian province, with 26 people missing in the village of Sucun and six people in Baofeng.
The first landslide slammed into Sucun village yesterday evening, burying the town in mud and debris.
Another occurred some hours later at Baofeng, burrying residents and buildings.
Rescuers and sniffer dogs are now searching the villages amid chaotic scenes in a desperate bid to find survivors.
Dozens are missing after the landslides in eastern China yesterday
More than 180,000 people were evacuated from the area ahead of the typhoon’s approach.
Schools and offices were closed and flights cancelled.
The towns of Sucun and Baofeng were badly damaged by two landslides yesterday
Despite warnings, some residents chose to remain in their homes.
Typhoon Megi killed four people in Taiwan before arriving in China this week.