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8 Dead, millions affected as flash floods, landslides hit SW China

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The disaster has wrecked over two thousand homes, leaving 13 primary schools submerged in water. Nearly 70,000 hectares of crop land have been destroyed.

Around 72,000 people had to be evacuated from floods, that have also damaged irrigation, transportation and communication facilities.

Local authorities have dispatched seven relief work teams to cover various regions.

Meteorologists are warning local residents to watch out for possible natural disasters such as flash floods, landslides and lightning strikes.

According to China's Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, 128 people have been killed this year and a further 24 people are still missing all due to floods.

 

Editor:Du Xiaodan

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