China: Nearly 100 Dead, Missing after Flash Floods

Local Editor

Flash floods caused by heavy downpours in northern China have left nearly 100 people dead or missing over the past several days.

According to China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, at least 24 people have been confirmed dead in the country’s northern province of Hebei during the torrential rain and ensuing floods that have been lashing the region since Monday.

Hebei, with 72 people missing, has been declared the worst-hit among other affected northern provinces such as Shanxi, Henan and Shaanxi.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team