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Catastrophic Floods in China: Rain Falls Non-Stop for Days, Dozens Dead and Missing Reported
Rain falling for days has caused catastrophic floods across central and southwestern China. At least 25 people have died, dozens are missing, and rescuers used boats or swam through the water to evacuate people in flooded areas, Reuters reports.
TL;DR
- At least 25 people have died and dozens are missing due to severe floods in central and southwestern China.
- Schools, businesses, and transport have been disrupted by the relentless rainfall.
- Rescuers are using boats and swimming to evacuate people from flooded areas.
- Authorities warn of continued heavy rain and a high risk of landslides and further floods.
- China's National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 50 million yuan for flood recovery efforts in Hunan province.
- The unusual rainfall is attributed to a convergence of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.