Six Dead in Destructive China Floods as More Heavy Rain Forecast

A flooded area of Rongjiang, Guizhou province, on June 24.

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Flooding in southwest China has led to the deaths of six people, and weather officials warn more heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days.

Townships and infrastructure in Rongjiang County, Guizhou province, suffered “significant damageBloomberg Terminal,” the official Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday, adding that water in the county seat had receded below warning levels.