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16 die, 36 missing after flash floods in China

Gushing waters from mountain wreak havoc in Datong county of northwestern China's Qinghai province, reports local media

Riyaz ul Khaliq

18 August 2022•Update: 18 August 2022

16 die, 36 missing after flash floods in China

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At least 16 people were killed while 36 others remained missing in flash floods caused by heavy rains on Thursday in northwestern China.

The gushing waters came down from a mountain in the Datong county of northwestern China's Qinghai province, the Chinese daily Global Times reported.

Local authorities have launched rescue and relief operations.

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