Landslide in China's Gansu Province Traps 16 People, State Media Reports The news from Tanchang County in China's Gansu province is all too familiar: a landslide has trapped 16 people, leaving authorities scrambling to rescue them.
This latest disaster is not an isolated incident but rather the latest chapter in a long standing pattern of natural disasters that seem to have become increasingly common in the region.
Gansu Province's mountainous terrain is indeed prone to landslides and flash floods, especially during the rainy seasons. However, what's striking is the sheer frequency and scale of these disasters.