China: Landslide Buries Buildings, Traps People
July 17, 2026 | 05:51 pmIllustration of a landslide. ShutterstockTEMPO. CO, Jakarta -A section of hillside collapsed in China's Pengshui County near the city of Chongqing on Friday morning, burying several. . .
July 17, 2026 | 05:51 pmIllustration of a landslide. ShutterstockTEMPO. CO, Jakarta -A section of hillside collapsed in China's Pengshui County near the city of Chongqing on Friday morning, burying several residential buildings and trapping an undetermined number of people, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Images from the broadcaster showed rescue crews combing through massive rocks and debris at the site, located on a steep slope next to the Wujiang River. What do we know about the landslide in China?At least 10 people have been rescued uninjured so far from the debris, according to CCTV. Search and rescue operations were ongoing. Some 1,110 residents have been evacuated from the area. An emergency warning had been issued before the landslide, after a community worker noticed scattered falling rocks around 8 a. m. local time (0000 UTC). Authorities had ordered more than 60 residents to evacuate, but the landslide struck at 9 a. m. , before the evacuation could be fully completed. China's Ministry of Emergency Management said in a statement that 100 rescue workers were deployed to the scene, along with dozens of vehicles. The landslide was triggered by rain and occurred near a section of the Wujiang River, which cuts through karst mountains with small towns and terraces built along the riverside. Pengshui county is located in the southeast part of Chongqing direct-administered municipality, bordering the provinces of Hubei and Guizhou. Click hereto get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google NewsRecommendedChina Refutes Trump's Claims of Election Interference18 menit laluChina Refutes Trump's Claims of Election InterferenceChina on Friday denied U. S. President Donald Trump's claim that Beijing interfered in the U. S. election. China Affirms Indonesia Ties After Frenzy over Prabowo Speech3 jam laluChina Affirms Indonesia Ties After Frenzy over Prabowo SpeechPrabowo's "uninvited guests" remark sparks social media frenzy in China. The Chinese foreign minister dispels doubt over relations with Indonesia. China's XI Jinping Calls for AI Development Cooperation5 jam laluChina's XI Jinping Calls for AI Development CooperationXi Jinping marked his first in-person attendance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. Indonesia Joins China-Led Global AI Body WAICO6 jam laluIndonesia Joins China-Led Global AI Body WAICOIndonesia has officially joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member to help bridge the tech gap. Trump Unveils Report on Alleged Chinese Election Meddling9 jam laluTrump Unveils Report on Alleged Chinese Election MeddlingDonald Trump announced the declassification of intelligence reports alleging Chinese interference in US elections. How Did China Overtake US in Global Favorability After 20 Years?1 hari laluHow Did China Overtake US in Global Favorability After 20 Years?A Pew survey found China is viewed more positively than the U. S. for the first time in 20 years. What does the shift mean?Super Typhoon Bavi Affects Millions Across China1 hari laluSuper Typhoon Bavi Affects Millions Across ChinaTyphoon Bavi was the largest storm to threaten East Asia in decades. Indonesia Brings Home Mining Fraud Fugitive from China2 hari laluIndonesia Brings Home Mining Fraud Fugitive from ChinaIn exchange for Kariatun Tan, Indonesia handed over three Chinese fugitives who were previously arrested in the country. North Korea Braces for Storms as Typhoon Bavi Draw Nears2 hari laluNorth Korea Braces for Storms as Typhoon Bavi Draw NearsNorth Korea is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday, July 14, as Typhoon Bavi approaches after making landfall in China. Typhoon Bavi Batters Taiwan, Japan6 hari laluTyphoon Bavi Batters Taiwan, JapanThe typhoon has triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines and knocked out power in Japan and Taiwan.