Deadly floods in China: At least 16 dead and 36 missing in the west of the country – See photo

At least 16 people lost their lives and dozens missing from floods caused by heavy rains in its western Qinghai Province Chinastate media reported today, adding that 36 people were missing.

The sudden rising water levels was caused in a mountainous area of ​​Qinghai province, which mainly borders Tibet, after a downpour caused landslides and diverted the flow of a river.

“The toll is 16 dead and 36 missing“, state broadcaster CCTV reported, clarifying that the floods had affected more than 6,200 residents of six villages and that rescue operations were underway.

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Rescue crews were mobilized in Datong County, which is under Xining, a city located about 1,300 kilometers west of Beijing.

Video aired by state media shows roads covered in mud, uprooted trees, damaged houses and members of rescue crews with shovels.

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Heavy rainfall often occurs in central and southern China in late spring and early summer.

However, China is facing this year extreme weather conditionswhich is due to climate change, according to experts.

On Saturday, flash floods in the southwestern part of the country killed 4 people and injured 9.

This summer is also marked by very high temperatures. The 40 degree Celsius mark was breached in many areas, including Sichuan in southwest China.

As of this week, the province has been rationing electricity to businesses as its grid is tested by increased demand from air conditioners and hydroelectric dams struggle to keep up with falling water levels.

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