Zhongshan City Castle, Landslide Occurs Due to Heavy Rain... 27 Coal Mines Closed

Major Coal Production Areas in Shanxi Province Face Power Shortages Due to Mine Closures
Five Police Officers Buried in Landslide, Some Areas Experience House Flooding

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] A landslide caused by heavy rain occurred in Shanxi Province in northern China, resulting in 4 deaths.

In particular, 27 coal mines in Shanxi Province were closed due to the heavy rain, which is expected to disrupt coal supply. Shanxi Province is a major coal-producing region in China.

Photo by Global Times capture

The state-run Global Times reported on the 7th that a landslide caused by heavy rain occurred in Fuxian, Lifen City, Shanxi Province, burying 5 people. The 5 buried individuals were traffic police officers on duty, and 4 of them died.

Additionally, flooding occurred in Taiyuan City, submerging over 200 houses, causing parts of Shanxi Province to suffer heavy rain damage. The media also reported that 74 scenic spots, including the Pingyao Ancient City in Taiyuan, were closed, and cultural heritage sites were damaged by the heavy rain.

The Global Times stated that amid ongoing power shortages, 27 coal mines in Shanxi Province were closed due to the heavy rain. This has further increased concerns about coal supply. It is also reported that 99 other mines and 7 chemical plants in Shanxi Province have all been closed.

The Global Times added, citing meteorological experts, that the rainfall in Shanxi Province during the month of September increased by 431% compared to the same period in previous years.