President Xi Visits Flood-Affected Residents in Northeast China
President Xi Jinping visited flood-affected residents in Liaoning Province’s Zhujiagou village ahead of the Spring Festival.
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President Xi Jinping visited flood-affected residents in Liaoning Province’s Zhujiagou village ahead of the Spring Festival.
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Spain’s worst floods in decades have claimed 158 lives, as rescuers work tirelessly to find survivors in the devastated regions.
The Logone River in Chad’s capital has surged to its highest level in decades, threatening further turmoil to a country already facing devastating floods.
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Residents in southwestern Mexico evacuate as Hurricane John leaves over 20 dead, causing deadly floods and landslides. The storm ravaged the Pacific coastline for a week, devastating communities.
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Chinese authorities have allocated 270 million yuan ($38 million) to support rescue and relief work in regions hit by floods and typhoons, including Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
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China activates emergency response as heavy rains are forecast in Beijing and Hebei, with a 30-hour downpour expected in Beijing starting Wednesday.