Death toll rises to 26 in China's landslide tragedy

Rescue workers today recovered five more bodies from the rubble after a massive landslide buried dozens of homes in east China's Zhejiang Province, taking the death toll to 26 while 11 others are still missing.
The landslide buried 27 homes at Lidong Village, Liandu District of Lishui City late Friday night, leaving 38 missing.
Only one person has been rescued so far.
Of the 26 dead, 17 have been identified, state-run Xinhua news agency reported today.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy rain today, which is expected to continue throughout the week.
Meteorological experts have warned against further hazards for about 2,300 rescuers who are engaged in the search and rescue operations.

Fifty professional psychologists have also been sent to provide medical help for family members of the victims.
Staff with the Ministry of Land and Resources have been dispatched from Beijing to carry out inspections in the neighboring mountain area and prepare to organise evacuation if required.
More than 300 villagers have been relocated.