Guizhou's Rongjiang county experienced devastating floods due to a tropical depression, resulting in the evacuation of over 80,000 people and at least six fatalities. The floods caused significant infrastructure damage, trapping residents and disrupting communication and transportation. Authorities implemented the highest-level emergency flood response as many low-lying areas remained inundated. Though water levels have receded, recovery processes, including the establishment of temporary shelters and debris removal, are ongoing. Images of rescue operations highlight the community's struggle and resilience in the face of natural disasters, while recovery efforts aim to restore normalcy swiftly.
At least six people have died and over 80,000 people were evacuated from their homes after floods inundated China's Guizhou province, state media reported.
Deluges in Guizhou have prompted authorities to activate the highest-level emergency flood response, evacuating about 80,900 people, as infrastructure was seriously damaged.
Many low-lying areas were flooded, resulting in traffic obstruction, communications blackouts, and residents being trapped, while rescue operations were carried out by emergency services.
After the floods, recovery efforts included clearing debris and mud from buildings, alongside the setup of temporary shelters for the displaced residents.
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