Heavy Snowfall in China Sparks Avalanches, Leading to Week-Long Rescue Operation for Trapped Tourists
Avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, near the border with Mongolia, Russia, and Kazakhstan, have blocked roads, leaving both tourists and residents stranded for over a week. The rescue operation to evacuate more than 1,000 people trapped in a remote skiing area in northwestern China is underway, with military helicopters … Read more