Beijing — Sudden storm in western Chinacaused landslides that diverted rivers and caused flash floods in populated areas, killing at least 16 people and leaving 18 missing, Chinese state media said Thursday. Wednesday night's disaster affected more than 6,000 people in his six villages in Qinghai province, state broadcaster CCTV said.
Heavy rains and floods have hit some parts of China this summer, while others have experienced extreme heat and drought. State media have described the prolonged heat and drought as the worst since records began 60 years ago.
Emergency authorities described flash floods in Datong County, Qinghai Province as "mountain torrents." Such rapids are usually caused by violent squalls that occur in mountainous areas. The water that flows down the mountain transforms canyons and streams into raging rivers that amaze people.
A video posted by the Beijing News website showed muddy water running down a wide street at night and trees uprooted after the water receded, roads partially washed away, It showed an overturned car littered with scattered debris.
In other parts of Sichuan and other provinces, drought has cut off hydropower supplies,high temperatures increased the demand for electricity to move the air. As a result, crops wilted and factories were closed. conditioner.
Tesla, one of China's largest state-owned car makers, and his SAIC have been forced to dwindle in Shanghai due to a shortage of parts from 16 suppliers in the now-shut-down Sichuan province. Stopped production at the factory. The industry commission said in a letter released Thursday:
The Shanghai Commission appealed to the Sichuan Commission to ensure that auto parts factories have sufficient electricity during daytime working hours to avoid supply disruptions.
According to Chinese media and government reports, authorities in three provinces recently launched rockets into the sky to "seed" agents into clouds to make it rain more. tried to induce
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