Rescuers search for survivors after a bridge collapse in Shangluo, in Chinas northern Shaanxi province on July 20, 2024. The bridge collapse caused by torrential rains killed 12 people and left more than 30 missing, state media said July 20. - AFP
BEIJING (dpa): At least eight people have died after heavy rainfall caused flooding in south-western China, the Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.
More than 30 people are still missing after flash floods hit south-west China's Sichuan province, Xinhua said.
Rescue work was continuing with more than 400 emergency personnel at the scene.
China regularly experiences torrential rainfall, especially during the summer months.
At least 12 people died after a motorway bridge collapsed in north-western China on Friday. - dpa
