5 dead after strong storms hit SW China

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Strong gales and torrential rains in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality have left five people dead and 39 others injured since Sunday, local authorities said.

A child braves torrential rain in southwest China's Chongqing on April 28, 2013. [Photo/Chinanews.com]



The latest round of rainstorms has swept across Chongqing from Sunday evening, bringing precipitation of over 100 mm to some counties, according to the emergency office of the Chongqing Municipal Government.

The office said a total of 22 houses have been toppled, causing the casualties.

Local authorities said they were on alert for potential geological disasters.

 

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