Update: Landslide leaves 7 missing in China's Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Rain-triggered landslide left seven people missing in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Wednesday morning, local authorities said.

A total of 14 people were trapped in the landslide that occurred at about 8:30 a.m. in Dayuan Village in the city's Baiyun District, with multiple houses damaged, according to the district's emergency management bureau.

As of noon, rescuers had pulled seven of them from the debris, all in stable condition.

An on-site rescue headquarters has been established to coordinate rescue and relief, treatment of the injured, and evacuation of affected residents. As of 5 p.m., a total of 996 residents had been evacuated.

Baiyun District has deployed 607 rescue personnel and mobilized 733 rescue equipment, including excavators, life detectors, and emergency communication support vehicles. Additionally, 2,200 emergency and epidemic prevention supplies, such as tents and raincoats, were allocated.

Rescue work is still underway. ■