A devastating landslide struck a jade mine in the remote town of Hpakant in Kachin state, northern Myanmar, leaving dozens of miners missing, according to reports from rescue workers on the scene. The incident unfolded on Sunday in an area known for hosting the world’s largest and most lucrative jade mines.
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The disaster occurred near Manna village around 15.30 local time on Sunday, when a landslide swept through the area, engulfing miners who were working in the mine. The leader of a local rescue team coordinating search efforts disclosed that over 30 miners were swept into a nearby lake due to the landslide’s impact. The incident took place approximately 950 km north of Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city.
