Over eleven people died and at least 30 others were missing after a bridge in northern China collapsed amid torrential rains, according to the media reports.
The bridge over a river in Shaanxi province’s Shangluo collapsed at around 8.40 pm local time on Friday, due to sudden downpours and flash floods. Meanwhile, nearly 20 vehicles and more than 30 people remained missing following the bridge collapse. All 11 confirmed victims were found inside five vehicles that had so far been recovered from the water.
This incident comes after a highway in southern China collapsed after days of rain, leaving 48 dead. Since Tuesday large portions of northern and central China have been battered by rain that has caused flooding and damage. At least five people died and eight were missing after rain sparked flooding and mudslides in Shaanxi’s Baoji city.
Images published by state media showed neighbourhoods completely flooded by muddy water, with excavators and residents trying to clear the damage.
The semi-desert province of Gansu, which neighbours Shaanxi and Henan also witnessed heavy rainfall this week. China is experiencing a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains across the east and south coming as much of the north.
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