Devastating natural disasters in China affected nearly 16 million people and resulted in 147 fatalities in July as more rainfall is expected to come
Typhoon Doksuri brought heavy rain and winds that left more than millions of people without power in China. / Photo: AP Archive
Natural disasters in China impacted nearly 16 million people and resulted in 147 fatalities in July, according to the country’s Ministry of Emergency Management.The disasters also caused the collapse of 4,300 houses, severe damage to 8,400 homes and minor damage to 40,000 residences. Thousands of hectares of farmland were also impacted by the natural disasters, resulting in a direct economic loss of 41 billion yuan , China Daily reported, citing the ministry’s data.
Beijing responded by activating a Level 4 emergency in many provinces due to severe rains and floods.
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