On China, a severe storm hit Henan Province, forcing the evacuation of more than 4,100 villagers after the floods caused by the rain caused serious damage on roads and disrupted local power and communication networks.
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A total of 4,175 villagers have been evacuated to temporary shelters. Photo: Reuters
The storm, which left one person dead and two others missing, hit 15 municipalities in Nanzhao County since Friday morning, affecting nearly 300,000 people in China with floods.
A total of 4,175 villagers have been evacuated to temporary shelters established by the Government of China this Sunday morning, according to local authorities.
“Each town official is responsible for the evacuation of certain homes by floods. Officials have been evacuating villagers to the town’s administration center, schools and hotels. They will provide accommodation, free dishes and other supplies such as instant noodles, water and milk. “
Li Dayong, subjefe del condado de Nanzhao, China
- Electricians have rushed to affected villages to repair communication and power systems.
Reservoirs in the county have also been releasing water from floods to control the risk of infringements.
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