At least 11 people have died and more than 30 are missing after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in northwest China. The bridge over a river in Shaanxi province’s Shangluo city collapsed on Friday night due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, the provincial authority said. Related Posts No Content AvailableChinese President Xi Jinping has urged an “all out” effort to find those still missing. Large parts of northern and central China have been battered since Tuesday by rains that have caused flooding and significant damage. State media reported at least five people died and eight were missing after the rains sparked flooding and mudslides in Shaanxi’s Baoji city.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 20, 2024 16:55 UTC