At least 15 people were killed over recent days and four people are missing after severe flooding caused by heavy rains hit China’s Chongqing municipality, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday (July 5), citing authorities, Reuters reports.
Footage carried by state broadcaster CCTV showed extensive flooding with some buildings partially submerged.
China's finance and emergency management ministries announced 320 million yuan ($44.2 million) in emergency funds to aid disaster relief, including for Chongqing.
President Xi Jinping has called on authorities to give priority to ensuring the safety of people and property, and to improve their coordination and warnings, Xinhua reported.
