Flood disaster in China: 22 dead, many missing

Heavy rainfall and successive flood disasters in China have turned parts of the country into a scene of devastation. According to initial reports, 22 people have lost their lives and dozens are missing due to floods occurring in various provinces.

According to reports in the Chinese press, heavy rainfall has particularly gripped the southern and central regions of the country. As rivers overflowed and infrastructure collapsed, cities were submerged, and search and rescue teams are racing against time to reach stranded citizens.

"MORE THAN 19 THOUSAND PEOPLE EVACUATED IN HUNAN"

The situation is critical in Hunan province in the south, one of the areas hardest hit by the disaster. In the floods that occurred in the province, 5 people lost their lives, and the fate of 11 others remains unknown. In the region where search and rescue efforts are continuing uninterrupted, more than 19 thousand people have been evacuated to safe areas so far.

"ROADS AND BUILDINGS SUBMERGED"

In Guizhou province, another disaster zone, main roads and buildings were completely submerged due to extreme rainfall. While more than 3 thousand 700 people were evacuated from their homes in the region, 4 people who were swept away by the raging waters lost their lives, and 5 people went missing.

Similar scenes were experienced in Hubei province. While 3 people lost their lives in the floods triggered by heavy rainfall, search efforts for 4 missing people are ongoing.

"10 PEOPLE DIED AFTER PICKUP TRUCK WAS SWEPT INTO RIVER"

One of the most shocking reports from the country came from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In the incident that occurred on May 17, a pickup truck carrying many passengers was swept away by floodwaters into a river. It was reported that 10 people in the vehicle, which was caught in the current, tragically lost their lives.

News Source: 12punto