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Typhoon Megi: Search for missing after China landslides | Typhoon Megi: Search for missing after China landslides |
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At least 33 people are missing in China's eastern Zhejiang province after heavy rains triggered two landslides, state media said. | |
Twenty seven of those are from Sucun village in Suichang county where homes were swept away. | |
A video on state media Xinhua showed a mass of debris sliding down the mountain. | |
The heavy rains came with Typhoon Megi, which hit China on Wednesday. | |
Local media also reported six people missing in Baofeng village in Wencheng county, where another landslide hit. | |
Local authorities say they have mobilised heavy equipment and over a thousand people to help with search and rescue efforts. | |
Residents have also been relocated to safer areas. | |
Thirteen people in the village have since been rescued, Xinhua said. | |
Typhoon Megi killed four people and injured 625 when it hit Taiwan at peak intensity earlier this week, before reaching mainland China. | |
At least one person has been confirmed killed by the storm in Fujian, with millions of homes left without power following severe flooding. | |
State media said some areas of Fujian saw more than 300mm of rain in two days. Similar levels were reported in Taiwan. | State media said some areas of Fujian saw more than 300mm of rain in two days. Similar levels were reported in Taiwan. |