Storm collapses bridge, leaves 11 dead, 30 missing

11 killed in China bridge collapseOn Friday night, the 19th, heavy rains fell on the northeast of the country, and according to the official press of Xinhua, about 30 people and 20 vehicles were lost.

Shaanxi Province was one of the areas affected by the storm that caused flash floods. As the water flowed, a bridge that was part of the highway collapsed. Rescue teams were sent to the scene. The latest bulletin says 11 bodies and 5 vehicles were found in a river.

According to Xinhua, search operations are continuing in the area. In total, more than 850 firefighters, 90 vehicles, 20 boats and 41 drones have been deployed. The information is that it was an order from President Xi Jinping to use all possible rescue resources.

According to the president, China is in a critical period of flood control. He ordered that the relevant authorities and local governments monitor and warn residents of potential risks after the weather event.

The floods in Shaanxi are not an isolated case. In recent days, as Xi Jinping mentioned, China has been hit by heavy rains. At present, the northeast is suffering from the problem, but the damage has started in the north and central regions of the country. Several cities have reported flooding and extensive property damage.

In Baoji, in the northwest of the country, 5 deaths were recorded and 8 others are still missing. 8,000 people are homeless.

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