Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
ZHENGZHOU, July 1 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed and six others were missing after heavy rains hit Xixia County in Nanyang City, central China’s Henan Province, the local emergency response headquarters said Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall totalling 225.3mm in two towns in the county on Monday caused a sudden rise in water levels in the lower reaches of a local river, damaging infrastructure and trapping some residents.
Rescue operations were launched immediately and two people were successfully rescued.
Emergency rescue personnel at various levels were dispatched to search for people with whom contact had been lost. -0-