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35 missing in massive landslide in China

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Press Trust of India Beijing
Thirty-five people went missing today following a massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in China's southeastern Fujian province.

The landslide occurred in Taining county, where about 100,000 cubic meters of mud and rocks flowed downhill, burying the construction site of a hydropower station and its office building.

The local tourism administration ordered all scenic spots to suspend business, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Thirty five people are missing. The rescue operations are underway, the report said.

The mountainous county boasts rich scenic lakes and canyons.

The landslide was triggered by heavy downpours yesterday.

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First Published: May 08 2016 | 10:32 AM IST

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