China: Heavy rains cause flooding and river overflows in southeastern part of the nation

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In China, heavy rains cause flooding, overflowing rivers and submerged streets in the southeast of the nation. Local authorities reported that at least 1,800 people were evacuated while another 47 people lost their lives in Guangdong province.

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00:00In China, heavy rains caused flooding, overflowing rivers and submerged streets in the southeast of

00:04the nation. Continuous rainfall caused water levels to rise in the Xi'an River in southern

00:10China, causing flooding in the city of Wuzhou. Local authorities reported that at least 1,800

00:15people evacuated while another 47 people lost their lives in Guangdong province.

00:20In addition, 100 bridges, plantations and roads connecting rural areas have been damaged.

00:25Facing the onslaught of nature, the municipal authorities have redoubled their efforts with

00:30measures such as the involvement of the Maritime Affairs Department, the Red Cross and volunteer

00:34groups. Rescue teams have been using boats in the flooded areas searching for trapped people

00:39and moving them in groups to safety.

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