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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.
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