Rainstorm rescue effort in China

More than 7,000 people have been evacuated in Huludao City of northeast China as heavy rains started to lash the city on Monday. On Tuesday, Huludao City had recorded an average daily rainfall of 151.8 mm.

A helicopter has been dispatched to evacuate the trapped villagers. Relevant provincial departments have also sent personnel to assist the county. A total of 498 fire and rescue personnel, 93 fire trucks, and 35 boats have been dispatched to the scene. China is now still in its main flood season, with scattered heavy rainfall hitting both northern and southern regions.