Severe flooding has occurred in the Chinese province of Guizhou

Severe flooding has occurred in China's Guizhou Province, and at least 150 people have been evacuated. This was reported on June 24 by China Central Television (CCTV).

It is noted that the floods were caused by an increase in the water level in the rivers after prolonged rainfall. An emergency flood response regime is in effect in some areas of China.

"More than 150 people were evacuated, and search and rescue operations were conducted intensively and in an organized manner," the publication says.

More than 80 officers and soldiers carrying life jackets, assault boats, kayaks and other rescue equipment were involved in providing assistance.

In addition, heavy rains led to the collapse of many main roads. Landslides were recorded in some areas.

As indicated by the Sina agency, a bridge on a section of the Xiazhong expressway collapsed due to a landslide. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties. There was only one truck on the bridge at the time of the collapse. The driver was not injured, he was evacuated.

On June 11, a snow storm hit the Republic of South Africa (South Africa), causing flooding, including schoolchildren who were on a bus during the disaster, and four students were missing that day. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reported on June 14 that 86 people had died as a result of the flood.