Extreme Weather Hits Parts of China With Heavy Rain, Heat Waves
Heavy rainfall in Beijing this week.
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Extreme weather continues to hit various provinces in China, with heavy rainfall and heat waves over the weekend.
A downpour in Ya’an city in the southwestern province of Sichuan caused damage to about 40 houses, with about 30 people missing, triggering the highest emergency response level, China Central Television reported, adding that more rain is expected through Sunday.