4 missing after rain-triggered mountain torrents, landslides in China's Xinjiang

URUMQI -- Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, at about 6:50 pm Monday, leaving roads clogged and four people missing, according to local emergency response and fire departments.

Police received reports of vehicles being trapped at around 7:55 pm Monday, and immediately launched rescue operations.

By 3 am Tuesday, roads had been cleared, with trapped people and vehicles moved to safe locations.

Search and rescue efforts for the four missing people are still underway.