Number of deaths in 2012 flood 'hidden'

A county government in Liaoning province was found to have hidden the real number of deaths after a heavy flood in 2012, local authorities announced on Wednesday.

An investigation team has been sent to Xiuyan county to uncover the facts in the case.

The job of the team includes verifying the number of deaths and clarifying the disaster conditions. A local watchdog said that the people found to be responsible would be punished according to the law.