Evacuations stepped up in flood-hit China

By Associated Press

Aug 06, 2023 12:13 am

BEIJING: Thousands of people threatened by storm-swollen rivers were evacuated in northeastern China on Friday while areas on the outskirts of the capital Beijing cleared debris from flooding that wrecked roads, knocked out power and left neighborhoods in shambles.

China is struggling with record-breaking rains in some areas while others suffer scorching summer heat and drought that threatens crops. Flooding near Beijing and in neighboring Hebei province this week killed at least 22 people.

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