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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
KUNMING, June 1 (Xinhua) — Rain-triggered floods and geological disasters have hit Gongshan County in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, affecting 4,857 people as of 9 p.m. Saturday, local authorities said.
According to the county flood and drought control headquarters, 1,342 people have been evacuated, and no casualties have been reported yet.
At least 27 homes were damaged and 16 bridges were blown up or destroyed. Road traffic was interrupted in 97 places, with 54 of them restored.
According to preliminary estimates, economic losses amounted to about 87.54 million yuan (about 12.18 million US dollars).
Two tourist attractions in the county were temporarily closed, leaving 638 tourists stranded in the tourist areas. Of these, more than 500 people who remained in Bingzhongluo Township have already started returning home.
Damage assessment and subsequent disaster relief efforts are still ongoing. -0-