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China launches emergency response after landslide strikes Sichuan

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STORY: China launches emergency response after landslide strikes Sichuan
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2025
DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2025
LENGTH: 00:00:58
LOCATION: YIBIN, China
CATEGORY: OTHERS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the region hit by landslide
2. various of rescue efforts

STORYLINE:

Chinese authorities on Saturday initiated emergency response efforts following a landslide in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
   
The Ministry of Emergency Management has launched a Level-III emergency geological disaster response, while China's national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief has activated a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency response.
   
The landslide occurred at about 11:50 a.m. in Jinping Village, Junlian County in the city of Yibin, burying 10 houses and leaving over 30 people unaccounted for.
   
Following the landslide, ministry officials led a working group to the scene to guide rescue operations, after directing local authorities to assess the situation promptly, mobilize professional rescue resources and equipment, and enhance on-site monitoring and control to ensure the safety of rescue efforts.
   
The ministry has mobilized more than 400 personnel, 100 vehicles and 75 sets of equipment to undertake on-site rescue operations.
   
China has a four-level emergency disaster relief response system, with Level IV being the lowest level and Level I the highest. 

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yibin, China.
(XHTV)

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