Torrential rains hit several Chinese cities, cause death and destruction
Weeks of heavy rains in China result in flash floods
Over the past few weeks, heavy rains in different cities in southern, central and northern provinces of China have displaced thousands, destroyed buildings and infrastructure, washed away cars and killed several people.
Several dead due to flash floods in China
The flash floods have caused massive damage to crops. As per reports from the state broadcaster CCTV, many people have been reported to be missing. Nearly 15 people have died due to the flash floods in China.
Rivers full, infrastructure damaged
Several videos of the flash floods destroying infrastructure have been doing rounds on social media platforms. These videos show raging rivers destroying everything that comes their way.
Rescue workers bring people to safety
As per reports by state media outlet CGTN, rescue workers have been working day in and day out to move people and livestock to safety from the flood-hit regions in China.
Paramilitary policemen have also been working hard to evacuate residents and clear the streets after the floods have receded in some regions.
Level IV emergency response launched
On Tuesday, July 4, the Ministry of Water Resources launched 'flood defence level IV' emergency responses for Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces.
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