Volunteers assist in moving an electric lighting equipment at the site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 17, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Volunteers transfer supplies near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Motorcycle volunteers wait in line at an assembly point to deliver supplies and personnel in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Motorcycle volunteers transport supplies near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Volunteers deliver dinner to the rescuers for a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 18, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Volunteers prepare lunches at a temporary canteen near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Volunteers prepare lunches for rescuers of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
A volunteer carries supplies near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Motorcycle volunteers wait in line at an assembly point to deliver supplies and personnel in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Volunteers prepare to deliver lunches to rescuers at a canteen near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
A volunteer carries supplies near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Volunteers prepare dishes at a temporary canteen near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
A volunteer sends watermelon slices to rescuers of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 18, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Volunteers work at the site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Volunteers prepare lunches at a temporary canteen near the rescue site of a mountain collapse in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Motorcycle volunteers wait in line at an assembly point to deliver supplies and personnel in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County of Chongqing, southwest China, July 19, 2026. A rainfall-induced mountain collapse occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Friday in the Hanjia sub-district of Pengshui, burying more than 10 residential buildings, while leaving some local residents trapped and unaccounted for.
China activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters. Multiple rescue forces including emergency response, fire control and public security rushed to the scene and launched full-scale search and rescue operations, while local residents also volunteered to take part in the rescue efforts. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)