Extreme flooding in southwestern China has killed at least six people, state media reported on June 26, the latest such disaster amid heavy downpours expected to batter several regions in the coming days.
Rongjiang, a town located at the confluence of three rivers in the mountainous province of Guizhou, was hit by a flood on a scale that domestic media described as unprecedented in more than 50 years.
The infrastructure in some townships suffered severe damage, leaving roads blocked, communications disrupted, and some residents trapped, Xinhua reported. Rescue teams were searching for anyone who may be trapped in the floodwaters, it added, indicating the death toll could rise much higher….
At Least 6 Dead in Southern China Floods
