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Death toll in Cameroon landslide rises to 30, rescue efforts continuing
By Xinhua Published: Oct 10, 2023 09:58 AM
Photo taken on Oct. 9, 2023 shows the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on Oct. 9, 2023 shows the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Survivors are seen among their belongings at the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Oct. 9, 2023. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)

Survivors are seen among their belongings at the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Oct. 9, 2023. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
People search for survivors at the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Oct. 9, 2023. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)

People search for survivors at the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Oct. 9, 2023. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Photo taken on Oct. 9, 2023 shows the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on Oct. 9, 2023 shows the site of landslides in Yaounde, Cameroon. Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Cameroon's capital of Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.

National Fire Fighting Brigade in charge of the rescue efforts said that rescue operations were still underway at the disaster site where dozens more are feared trapped under the rubble.

The landslides occurred at 8 p.m., local time, Sunday in the hilly neighborhood of Mbankolo in Yaounde after a persistent downpour.

It is estimated that 25 houses were swept away by the floods.

The country's Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji visited the disaster site earlier Monday and said some of those rescued in the tragedy were receiving treatment in the hospital.

"The government extends condolences to the bereaved families," Nji told reporters.

Yaounde is one of the wettest cities in Africa, with dozens of steep hills. Heavy rains have triggered several devastating floods throughout the country this year. In November last year, 14 people attending a funeral in Yaounde were killed in a landslide.