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At least 15 dead and four missing due to floods in China

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Beijing, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed the death of 15 people and four others missing in the municipality of Chongqing (southwest), due to the endless rains and its consequent geological disasters that have overwhelmed the demarcation for days.

A report on the situation detailed that the victims lost their lives between Monday and Wednesday, despite the emergency efforts undertaken to minimize human and material losses in the midst of storms, floods, landslides and mountain torrents.

Chongqing remains in a state of alert due to the vulnerability of 24 districts and the flooding of more than 80 rivers in its territory.

Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered to prioritize the lives of the population and to take the necessary measures to protect property as much as possible.

In this sense, he demanded better coordination and consultation between the different State departments involved in the prevention and management of natural phenomena contingencies.

Apart from Chongqing, the provinces of Shaanxi and Sichuan also have a complicated situation due to the persistence of heavy rains, with considerable damage to social life, infrastructure and crops.

Reports indicate that communities are still isolated, thousands of people have been evacuated and areas have been completely flooded.

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