China landslide death toll rises to 26

Five more bodies were found after a massive landslide buried dozens of homes in east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing the death toll to 26, with 11 others still missing.

The landslide buried 27 homes at Lidong Village, Liandu District of Lishui City late Friday night, leaving 38 missing. Only one have been rescued.

Of the 26 dead, 17 have been identified, the city government said.

Rescue efforts have been hampered by rain starting on Monday, which is expected to continue throughout the week.

Meteorological experts have warned against further hazards for about 2,300 rescuers who are engaged in the search and rescue. Real-time monitoring of neighboring mountain body has been launched.

Fifty professional psychologists have been sent to provide medical help for family members of the victims.

Staff with the Ministry of Land and Resources have been dispatched from Beijing to carry out inspections in the neighboring mountain area and prepare to organize evacuation.

More than 300 villagers have been relocated.