Heavy rains hit part of southwest China's Yunnan Province from Friday afternoon to Sunday, causing an evacuation of thousands.
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Heavy rains hit part of southwest China's Yunnan Province from Friday afternoon to Sunday, causing an evacuation of thousands.
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The rain-triggered flood hit three counties in the Dai Autonomous Prefecture of Xishuangbanna, the prefectural government said. Some areas reported precipitation of 214 mm.
No casualties have been reported.
In a worst-hit town in Jinghong City, more than 5,500 people were affected by flood. Roads and bridges were also damaged.
The flood also inundated a local small power plant, causing it to stop operation.
The disaster relief work is under way.
