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China: Floods Claims 29 Lives, 16 Missing Amidst Widespread Destruction in Hebei Province

  • Posted on August 11, 2023
  • By Sakshi Gupta
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Hebei Province in China has been ravaged by devastating floods, resulting in a heartbreaking loss of 29 lives and leaving 16 individuals missing.


 The calamitous floods have exacted a heavy toll on the province, causing extensive damages and leaving behind a trail of destruction.


The catastrophe has left Hebei Province reeling, with estimated losses amounting to a staggering 95.811 billion Yuan. Officials, during a press briefing on Friday, expressed their profound condolences for the lives lost and extended sympathies to the affected families who have borne the brunt of this natural disaster.

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Deadly floods wreak havoc in China's Hebei Province, claiming lives and causing extensive damage.

The relentless downpour, characterized by prolonged heavy rainstorms, exacerbated the situation, leading to widespread flooding and triggering severe crisis scenarios. Zhang Chengzhong, the executive vice governor of Hebei Province, shared in a press conference that the flood situation had taken a turn for the worse due to the unrelenting intensity of the rainstorms.


In response to this dire situation, China's Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management promptly allocated an additional 1.46 billion yuan for disaster relief. This financial aid is aimed at supporting five provincial-level regions, encompassing Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Jilin, and Heilongjiang.


As the province grapples with the aftermath, a concerted effort is underway to provide aid and support to the affected populace. Rescue teams have been dispatched to save victims, and over 1.75 million people have been relocated within the province, including nearly a million in flood-holding areas.

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Swift disaster relief efforts and reconstruction are underway to aid recovery.

Focusing on recovery, Hebei officials are committed to post-disaster reconstruction as a top priority. Plans are in place to complete the reconstruction work within a two-year timeframe, ensuring that affected students return to school before September 1, and residents transition to new homes before winter sets in.


Additionally, authorities are determined to rebuild flood-damaged flood control projects before the onset of the 2024 flood season. Restoration efforts are also in progress to mend damaged road sections and power lines, with significant progress reported.


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