WorldThousands evacuated after heavy rain and flooding in northwest China
Heavy rainfall and flooding have hit China’s northwestern province of Shaanxi. Roads collapsed, while bridges and power and communications infrastructure were damaged. More than 25,000 people were evacuated over the past 24 hours, according to CCTV. The flooding has disrupted key transport and public-service infrastructure in the affected area.
Thousands evacuated after heavy rain and flooding in northwest China
