8 killed in east China landslides


FUZHOU, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Eight people were killed after two buildings collapsed due to landslides triggered by downpours on Friday in Wuping County, east China's Fujian Province, local authorities said Saturday.

Starting from Thursday evening, heavy rainfall has been lashing the county, with the highest precipitation exceeding 220 millimeters within 24 hours.

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