Mass evacuation in China! Thousands of houses are flooded in Fujian province!

Prolonged rainfall in eastern China’s Fujian province led to flooding in the city of Quanzhou, with a population of about 9 million, and in two other major cities, as well as in 11 rural counties. According to the data, 11 rivers overflowed their banks, the water level in flood zones reaches m, and railway traffic in the province was partially stopped. Authorities released water from several reservoirs. As a result of the floods, 179.8 thousand were directly affected, and almost 36 thousand people were evacuated. In Fujian province, it has been raining since June 9, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Authorities in the Guangxi region said water levels in some local rivers had risen above critical levels and that flooding had killed a student in the southern city of Guilin. Authorities warn of the risk of natural disasters. The military has been involved in rescue efforts.
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