Mudflows and landslides, caused by rainstorms, killed five miners
and injured six in southwestern China's Sichuan Province from July
27-29.
The calamities occurred in the Yinchanggou area in Pingwu County,
Sichuan, which is a highland area with an altitude of 2, 600 meters
and above.
Over 40 mudflows and landslides occurred in the area, damaging six
huts dwelt by local miners.
Local government sent rescue teams to the site shortly after the
mishaps occurred and Governor Zhang Zhongzhi has instructed to send
more officials to the county.
All the injured have been treated and are no longer in danger.
The provincial government has issued a circular ordering all local
governments to help prevent natural calamities during the flooding
season.
(Xinhua)