Community mobilizes after deadly Chongqing landslide

At one hotel serving as a temporary shelter, 15 volunteers are working around the clock to assist evacuees. Each floor is staffed by two to three volunteers responsible for distributing daily necessities, coordinating medical services and offering companionship.

Luo Huan, a volunteer with the Pengshui women's federation who works in the local wedding industry, arrived at the shelter early Saturday morning to provide breakfast and other assistance.

"Volunteers from all walks of life came together to help after seeing news of the disaster in WeChat group chats," Luo said. "Besides providing daily necessities, we're also helping connect residents with medical services and staying with them to provide emotional support."

Ran Maohui, a doctor working at one of the shelters, said she has been offering psychological counseling while screening residents for potential health issues.

"We've helped elderly residents with hypertension reconnect with doctors and obtain new prescriptions," Ran said.

"For a mother who had recently given birth and was struggling to produce enough breast milk, the shelter arranged specially prepared nutritious meals," she added.