At least 15 people died in heavy rains and floods in China’s southwestern region of Chongqing. Apart from this, four people are missing.
This information was reported in a report by Chinese state media Xinhua on Wednesday, citing local authorities.
According to a CNN report, heavy rains in China The highest level of alert has been issued in four regions of Chongqing due to flooding in the southwestern region. in the flood At least 15 people died between last Monday and Wednesday.
The level of emergency issued by China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has already been increased.
Chongqing’s neighboring Sichuan province also experienced flooding. According to information provided by the provincial government, heavy rains and floods have disrupted the lives of more than 460,000 people. However, no casualties have been reported so far.
According to a report by China’s state broadcaster CCTV on Tuesday, more than 85,000 residents of Sichuan province have been forced to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere.
The report also said that at least 400 teams are working in the area to assist in the rescue and emergency relief distribution of those trapped in the flood.
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