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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ap Correspondent

China hit by rare April floods forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate

Heavy flooding triggered by torrential downpours has forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents and left cars submerged in a southern Chinese city, state media reported on Tuesday. Qinzhou city, located in the Guangxi region, experienced significant disruption.

Official news agency Xinhua detailed how rescue crews deployed inflatable boats to relocate individuals trapped inside their homes. Video footage released by Xinhua depicted rescuers wading through chest-high water, with firefighters seen carrying elderly residents to safety amidst the widespread inundation.

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