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China flood death toll rises sharply to over 300

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The death toll from the floods in China's central Henan province last month has risen sharply to at least 302, officials have confirmed.

Axar.az reports that about 50 people remain missing after the region was engulfed by severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

Almost 13 million people were affected and nearly 9,000 homes were damaged.

The majority of the deaths were reported in the city of Zhengzhou where floodwater inundated the city's subway system and vehicles were swept away.

The city reported a year's rainfall within the space of three days.

On Monday the mayor of Zhengzhou, Hou Hong, confirmed the death toll in a news conference, telling reporters that 39 people were found dead in underground car parks.

Date
2021.08.03 / 09:00
Author
Axar.az
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