At least six people have died and about 80,000 have been evacuated due to severe flooding in southwestern China.
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According to Xinhua News Agency, continuous heavy rain has caused severe flooding in two counties in Guizhou Province, southwestern China. Photo: Xinhua. State media reported on June 26 that at least six people have died and more than 80,000 have been evacuated due to the impact of flooding in recent days. Photo: Xinhua.
"Unusually large floods have swept through Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, since June 24," state broadcaster CCTV reported. Photo: CD. Local authorities have had to activate the highest level of emergency flood response, evacuating about 80,000 people. Photo: Xinhua.
Tents have been set up as temporary shelters for those displaced. Photo: Xinhua. "As of 11am on June 26, six people have unfortunately died," said information from the local flood control headquarters. Photo: MK. It is reported that many low-lying areas in the district were flooded and the infrastructure of some towns was severely damaged, causing traffic jams, communication loss and some people being stranded. Photo: RT.
"Water levels in the district have now dropped below the warning level. Recovery and reconstruction work after the flood is underway," the report said. Photo: NN. >>> Readers are invited to watch more videos about severe flooding in southwestern China (Video source: X/The Indian Express)
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