Evacuations underway as severe flooding hits parts of China

South-west China’s Sichuan province and Chongqing municipality have been hit by severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall over the past month. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► According to state broadcasters, authorities dispatched rescue personnel to evacuate residents from the affected areas. Rising water levels have caused landslides and submerged homes and infrastructure in water, hindering the evacuation efforts. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #China #Floods #ExtremeWeather #Weather #News #Climate