85 killed in NE China floods
At least 85 people are dead and other 105 are missing across the northeastern China as of 4:00 p.m. on August 19 after rainstorm-triggered floods hit the region, according to CCTV news reports.
Floods, typhoon leave 105 dead, 115 missing in China
A total of 105 people died and another 115 are missing after floods ravaged northeast China and a typhoon lashed southern regions, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Monday.
- Heilong River sees worst flood in century
- More flooding expected in NE China
- Floods cut off roads in NE China's county
- Hundreds of villagers trapped by S China flood
- Floods force China to evacuate more people
- 40 killed as floods ravage NE China
- Emergency response initiated for Shaanxi floods
- Torrential rain triggers urban flooding in Kunming
- Yangtze River to see largest flood peak this year
Background
Torrential rain that started sweeping across the country from July 7 has led to floods and landslides. More than 47.7 million residents in 30 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities across the country have been affected by the disasters.