Nearly 7,000 evacuated after heavy rain in central China

This aerial photo taken on July 2, 2023 shows a view of the residential area in Caotan Village of Yantouzhai Town, Guzhang County of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. Torrential rain has been battering parts of Hunan since Thursday, with the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture experiencing the most severe rainfall since the flood season, according to the Hunan provincial flood and drought control headquarters on Saturday. With the flood gradually receding, the cadres and masses in the affected areas are working hard to ensure the basic needs of the affected people.

Villagers gather to have meals at a school in Caotan Village of Yantouzhai Town, Guzhang County of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, July 2, 2023.

Workers repair power facilities in Caotan Village of Yantouzhai Town, Guzhang County of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, July 2, 2023.

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