Torrential Rain in Fujian Causes Deadly Landslides
Four people have died and two are missing after torrential rain triggered landslides in China's Fujian province. The severe downpours in Wuping county led to 378 house collapses, prompting authorities to launch a flood emergency response. Fujian meteorological bureau classified the storms as 'extreme events,' according to CCTV.
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Four people died and two are missing as torrential rain triggered landslides in China's Fujian province, state television CCTV reported on Monday.
The downpours in Wuping county since Sunday afternoon caused 378 house collapses and prompted authorities to launch a flood emergency response. Fujian provincial meteorological bureau classified the storms as "extreme events," CCTV reported.
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