At least 8 dead following landslide in China's mountainous Yunnan province

At least eight people in southwest China died on Monday morning following a landslide in the mountainous Yunnan province that covered an abundance of houses with soil. Apart from the fatalities, at least 39 other people are reportedly missing as rescue teams continue their search for any victims in snowy, subzero temperatures. Over 500 residents have been evacuated from the city of Zhaotong as a result. The cause of the landslide remains unclear. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Landslide #China