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Downpours sweep southwest China, thousands evacuated
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-08-11 16:47 KUNMING - Heavy rains hit part of southwest China's Yunnan Province from Friday afternoon to Sunday, causing an evacuation of thousands.
The rain-triggered flood hit three counties in the Dai Autonomous Prefecture of Xishuangbanna, the prefectural government said. Some areas reported precipitation of 214 mm. No casualties have been reported. In a worst-hit town in Jinghong City, more than 5,500 people were affected by flood. Roads and bridges were also damaged. The flood also inundated a local small power plant, causing it to stop operation. The disaster relief work is under way. |
