More than 40 trapped as landslide buries 18 homes in southwest China village

According to the state media report, more than 200 rescue personnel, 33 fire trucks and 10 loaders have been mobilised to carry out search and rescue operations in freezing conditions.

Some of the houses were on the mountainside, while others were located at the foot of the mountain. The area’s terrain is known for its steep slopes and high mountains.

CCTV reported that the village experienced heavy snowfall on Sunday night, which had subdued but continued on Monday. Temperatures are expected to remain at around 0 degrees Celsius (32 Fahrenheit), it said.

Local state newspaper Yunnan Daily is reporting that Wang Yubo, head of the provincial administration, has led a working group to the scene.

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