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Devastating Floods in China: Six Lives Lost, Thousands Displaced
TL;DR
Severe flooding in southwestern China has resulted in:
- Six confirmed deaths and thousands displaced.
- Continuous rain exacerbating conditions, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
- Heroic rescue efforts, including the dramatic recovery of an 8-year-old girl from a sewer after seven hours.
- Infrastructure challenges, including a bridge collapse trapping a lorry driver.
As authorities scramble to provide relief, the situation remains dire. Here's the full scoop.