The death toll from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in northern China has risen sharply to at least 21, today with six others missing.
China has faced deadly floods and historic rainfall in recent weeks, with dozens killed in storms in the northern part of the country.
A mountain flash flood in the village of Weiziping, south of Xi’an in Shaanxi province, caused a landslide on Friday that swept away two houses and damaged roads, bridges, electricity supply and other infrastructure.
A hundred soldiers as well as firefighters were mobilized for the relief operations which continue today.
The recent record-breaking downpours followed weeks of historic heat, with scientists saying such extreme weather events are being exacerbated by climate change.
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