Final Missing Person Found After Shaanxi Mudslide
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
The last missing person in the mudslide disaster in Zhashui County, Shangluo, Shaanxi, was found dead at 1:40 p.m. on August 8, bringing the death toll to three . The search operation has now concluded, and local authorities are carrying out disinfection, epidemic prevention, and post-disaster recovery work .
Key Points
- The mudslide struck Zhashui County after persistent heavy rain from July 30, with the fatal incident occurring on August 5 in Xingping Town .
- A household was clearing pooled water beside their home when a sudden mudslide buried them, leaving one dead immediately and two missing .
- Rescuers found one missing person at 9:20 a.m. on August 8, and the final missing victim at 1:40 p.m. the same day .
- Authorities said multiple rivers in the county recorded flood peaks above guaranteed safety levels, while cumulative maximum rainfall reached 321.4 millimetres .
- The flooding affected nine townships and offices and 54 villages or communities, impacting nearly 10,000 people and damaging or collapsing hundreds of homes .
Why It Matters
The disaster highlights how prolonged extreme rainfall can quickly escalate into deadly secondary hazards such as mudslides in mountainous communities . With the search over, the immediate priority is public health protection, cleanup, and assistance for residents across the wider disaster zone .