Yunnan Landslide Death Toll Rises to 34; 10 Still Missing
Over a thousand involved in rescue efforts amid challenging weather conditions and terrain.
- Death toll from the landslide in China's Yunnan Province has risen to 34, with 10 people still missing.
- Over a thousand residents and rescue personnel, including 150 vehicles, 45 dogs, and 100 medical staff, are involved in the search and rescue operation.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered strengthened monitoring and early warning systems to guard against secondary disasters.
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for assessing the hidden risks of geological hazards surrounding the disaster zone.
- Rescue efforts are being hampered by freezing temperatures, falling snow, and the remote, mountainous location.