91 people missing after landslide in south China
Last Updated : Dec 21 2015 | 12:04 PM IST
China, Dec 21 (ANI):A total of 91 people are still missing after Sunday's landslide in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, which buried 33 buildings of an industrial park, that had 59 males and 32 females. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang ordered immediate rescue efforts following the disaster. Xi ordered Guangdong and Shenzhen authorities to do everything possible to minimise casualties, treat the injured and comfort the family members of the victims. He said scientific rescue efforts are needed to prevent further damages. Li urged the ministry of land and resources and other central authorities to send officials to help the local government in its rescue efforts. He ordered investigations into the cause of the disaster. The State Council, China's cabinet, sent a working group to help coordinate rescue efforts. Guangdong and Shenzhen officials are already at the site. Over 900 local residents affected by the disaster are already sheltered in four makesh