A landslide in a village in the eastern province of Zhejiang has buried dozens of houses, local authorities said.

The landslide occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday in Sucun village in Suichang County, following heavy rain brought by Typhoon Megi.

Several houses, about 37 kilometers from the county, were destroyed and the structures swept away.

Rescuers tried to contact a township official and a village official, but both are missing. The number of casualties is unknown.

More than 150 rescuers are on site. Zhejiang Vice Governor Sun Jingmiao is leading the rescue operation.

More than 18,000 people had been relocated following heavy rain.

Source : XINHUA