CHONGQING, July 5 (Xinhua) — The latest round of torrential rains since Monday had killed 15 people and left four others missing in southwest China\’s Chongqing Municipality as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, lo
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China launches emergency response in flood-hit Chongqing
BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities on Tuesday launched a Level IV emergency response for disaster relief as heavy rains caused floods and geological disasters in southwest China\’s megacit
North China sizzles under heatwaves, south tormented by heavy rains
China has been experiencing heavy rainfalls in its southern region and unusually high temperatures in the northern region recently. Chinese experts said the country needs to make scientific plans and
Chinese vice premier stresses flood safety, manufacturing innovation
SHENZHEN, June 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has called for efforts to ensure safety during the flood season and promote independent innovation in manufacturing to safeguard indust
Disaster response launched in flood-hit areas in S China\’s Guangxi
Workers repair dyke breaches caused by floods after heavy rainfall in Baisha Town of Hepu County, south China\’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)A worker repairs dyke b
Death toll rises to 13 from N. Italy floods
A man clears a flooded area in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, on May 19, 2023. The torrential rain eased in Italy\’s Emilia-Romagna region on Thursday but much of the area remained under water.