Nanhe township

Nanhe township is a village located in Tanchang County, Longnan City, Gansu Province, in northwestern China. It gained recent international attention due to a severe landslide that occurred on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The landslide buried 33 people, with approximately half of them successfully rescued. Tragically, the death toll later rose to 21 as rescue operations concluded. The event highlights the vulnerability of communities in mountainous regions to natural disasters. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced in disaster response and recovery efforts in remote areas. The news of the landslide in Nanhe township serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of geological events and the importance of preparedness and swift rescue operations.