At least 33 persons were reported missing in China's Zhejiang province after heavy rains triggered landslides, authorities said on Thursday.
A landslide occurred on Wednesday evening at Sucun village where 27 residents were missing following a heavy downpour brought on by typhoon Megi, Xinhua news agency reported.
"Roughly 400,000 cubic metres of debris slid down the mountains and buried 20 houses and 17 other houses were also flooded. A township cadre who rushed to help relocate villagers is among the missing," an official said.
Six persons in Baofeng village were also missing on Wednesday night after their homes were destroyed by another landslide.
The government has mobilised more than 1,200 persons, 21 excavators, four pumps, and other emergency equipment for the rescue work.
A temporary relocation site was set up in a nearby village, where 118 persons were settled and a total of 176 beds, 50 items of clothing and some food packets were sent to the victims.
--IANS
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