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China - Floods and landslides update (Xinhua, CMA, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 24 August 2022)

  • Recent floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in north-west China's Qinghai Province have resulted in at least 23 fatalities, while eight people are missing, as reported by the official Chinese news agency (Xinhua).

  • More than 6,000 residents in Datong County have been affected, and about 1,800 individuals have been displaced to temporary shelters.

  • On 24-25 August, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast in eastern Qinghai Province.