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At least 25 people killed in floods in China
BEIJING - At least 25 people have died in floods across central and southwestern China, and rescuers used boats or swam through the water to evacuate people in flooded areas, Reuters reported today.
TL;DR
- At least 25 people have died in floods in central and southwestern China.
- Rescuers used boats and swam to evacuate people from flooded areas.
- Schools, businesses, and transportation have been shut down.
- Heavy rains are expected to continue, increasing the risk of landslides and floods.
- Videos show dramatic rescues, with people stranded on trees and buildings.
- The meteorological service explained the heavy rainfall is due to moisture from the Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, and Pacific Ocean.
- More than 3,700 people were evacuated in one area.