Key facts
- A landslide occurred in Nanhe township, Longnan city, Gansu province.
- 33 people were initially trapped by the landslide.
- 17 individuals were rescued.
- 16 people remained buried after rescue efforts concluded.
- A total of 21 deaths have been confirmed.
A landslide in China's Gansu province has claimed 21 lives, according to state news agency Xinhua. The disaster occurred in Nanhe township, Longnan city, where 33 people were initially trapped. Rescue efforts have concluded after 17 individuals were saved, with 16 remaining buried.