The landslide occurred early Sunday after a heavy weekend downpour in Fujian province, Xinhua news agency reported. (CNN) As many as 35 people are missing following a landslide in southeastern China, state media reported. When the landslide occurred about 5 a.m. local time, mud and rocks flowed downhill, burying a construction site where a hydroelectric power station was being built. Rescue efforts are ongoing. China's President Xi Jinping urged " maximum efforts " for the rescue and care of those unaccounted for.

Source: CNN May 08, 2016 02:45 UTC