Lagatar24 Desk
Beijing, China: Eleven people lost their lives when a bridge in northern China’s Shaanxi province collapsed amid torrential rains, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. The incident occurred in Shangluo at approximately 8:40 pm on Friday (1240 GMT) due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, according to the provincial public relations department.
Rescue operations began Saturday morning, with authorities recovering five vehicles from the water so far. Images broadcast on state television CCTV showed a partially submerged section of the bridge, with the river rushing over it.
Since Tuesday, large parts of northern and central China have been experiencing heavy rains, leading to flooding and significant damage. On Friday, state media reported at least five people dead and eight missing due to flooding and mudslides in Shaanxi’s Baoji city.
China is currently facing a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains impacting the east and south, while much of the north endures successive heat waves.
