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August 16, 2010

China mudslide

Filed under: Extra Information — Tags: — admin @ 9:49 pm

There was a mudslide in  north-west country of China on 8 Aug  this year. A huge rush of mud and water engulfed the town of Zhouqu caused by  heavy rains and landslides. Thousands of people are trapped alive under boulders, trees and broken buildings.

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Chinese Authorities gathered thousands of rescue people to search bodies and rescue survivors, it is now more than 1000 people have been confirmed dead and more than 500 are missing.

Authorities are reportedly struggling to find enough coffins to bury those they have already found. Disinfectant is being sprayed widely throughout the disaster zone to stifle an outbreak of disease as summer temperatures soar. More flash flooding has been forecast for the area in the week ahead.

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Being a Chinese, I really wish I could be there to give my support to these people, however, I can only provide limited help from here by donating some money.  There are many videos regarding the disaster and live reports. After this disaster happened, the whole nation has given help to the Zhouqu people, deliverying material and love to them and this is something that really touching.

China has been suffered many disasters since earth quake in szechuan 2008. I really hope that there will not be any more disasters but happiness in this world.

Reference

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories

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