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Rescue Work

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natural-disasters2 years ago

Massive Aid Efforts Mobilized to Assist Flood-Stricken Northeast and North China

China has raised its flood-control emergency response to Level III in the northeastern regions following severe rainstorms and flooding in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, and Jilin provinces. The government has coordinated rescue efforts, including the military evacuating people and providing emergency supplies, while civilian rescue teams have been deployed to save lives and property. Western media's attempts to sow discord between the Chinese public and the government and smear the government's flood control efforts have been criticized. The floods have caused casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture, prompting authorities to allocate additional funds for relief efforts. The quick recovery and top-down efforts demonstrate China's ability to respond to natural disasters.

world-news2 years ago

Unidentified Bodies and Political Controversy Surround Odisha Train Tragedy.

More than 80 bodies remain unidentified after a deadly three-train crash killed 288 people in India's Odisha state. The crash involved two passenger trains and a stationary goods train, and more than 1,000 injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. The official death toll rose to 288 from the previous figure of 275 while 83 bodies remained unidentified. The crash is India's worst rail accident this century. Many families are still looking for loved ones, and identifying the body is proving to be a real challenge.