Heavy Rains From Tropical Storm Hits Central China's Hunan; 15 Dead In Landslide

Heavy rains from a tropical storm paralysed central China's Hunan, where at least 15 died and six were injured after a landslide. The provincial emergency command centre said the landslide hit Yuelin village in Hengyang city at about 8 am. It washed away part of a residential house, burying 18 people.

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Updated on: 29 July 2024 2:20 pm

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