2 dead, over 7,200 evacuated as heavy rains hit southwest China

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

KUNMING, July 10 (Xinhua) — Two of the five people who went missing after heavy rain hit Zhaotong City in southwest China's Yunnan Province as of 6:40 p.m. Thursday have been confirmed dead, local authorities said.

Active search and rescue operations are underway for the three remaining missing persons.

Since 07:00 on July 8, continuous heavy rain has covered most of Zhaotong City, seriously affecting several counties including Zhenxiong, Weixin and Yongshan.

Two houses collapsed as a result of the disaster in Luobu Township, Weixin County.

Zhaotong authorities have mobilized all forces to organize emergency rescue operations. As of 7 p.m. Thursday, local authorities have already managed to evacuate more than 7,200 residents. –0–

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