Large parts of China have been inundated with rain, killing more than 200 people this summerHeavy rain in China has killed at least 87 people and forced thousands from their homes, state media reported on Saturday. Large parts of China have been inundated with rain this summer, killing more than 200 people. Altogether about 8.6 million people have been affected by the flooding, according state media and local government reports. The central bank on Friday issued a statement saying it would provide financial support for flooded areas. Seventy-two people have been killed and 78 are missing in the northern province of Hebei after rain triggered floods and landslides, the Xinhua news agency reported, citing the civil affairs department.

Source: dna July 23, 2016 05:03 UTC