![]() Henan province is also home to the Shaolin Temple and many other cultural sites and serves as a major base for industry and agriculture.Īs of Tuesday afternoon, it was not immediately clear if there have been any deaths or major injuries associated with the flooding, though videos online appeared to show people attempting to free individuals from the rapidly moving water. There are also fears that floodwater could threaten historical landmarks, including the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring ancient Buddhist statues near the city of Luoyang. The rain is forecast to stop by Thursday, but many fear that the floods will continue to cause major damage. Flooding at Aluminum Plant Causes It to Suddenly Explode in Dramatic Videosįrom Saturday to Tuesday, 3,535 weather stations in Henan saw rainfall of nearly two inches, of which 1,614 stations registered levels above three inches and 151 above nine, Reuters reported. Zhengzhou residents mourn subway flood victims in China’s central Henan province In particular, it said officials had tried to hide the seriousness of the disaster by delaying or omitting.Flood Death Toll Soars As Germany Hit by Heaviest Rainfall in a Century. ![]() ![]() 'Time Is Running Out': Kerry Calls for Global Response to Climate Crisis.Videos Capture Moments Dams Collapse After Heavy Rainfall Among the dead are subway train passengers in the provincial capital, according to a July 20, 2021, statement from the government of Zhengzhou city. At least 12 died and five others were injured in the subway flood, according to city authorities, as water coursed below ground on Tuesday evening in Zhengzhou in central Chinas Henan province. ![]()
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