Deluge hits Beichuan county
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E-mail CNTV, July 10, 2013
In southwest China's Sichuan province, the ongoing torrential rain, thunder, and lightning have reached their peak.
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Rescuers open up flooded-road near Shilibei tunnel on 302 provincial road in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 9, 2013. Downpours have submerged the quake-razed old town ruins of Beichuan, which was hit by an 8.0-magnitude earthquake in May 2008. [Xinhua]? |
The provincial meteorological bureau has already turned the orange alert into the highest red alert.
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A building is flooded in rainstorm-hit Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 9, 2013. Downpours have submerged the quake-razed old town ruins of Beichuan, which was hit by an 8.0-magnitude earthquake in May 2008. [Xinhua]? |
A massive storm leaves Beichuan County, hit by the 2008 earthquake, under water. Electricity, drinking water, and transportation have all been cut off. At least two people are missing.
