Historic floods in China wipe out a huge bridge with dozens of cars in Shaanxi

Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More details: Historic floods in China wipe out a huge bridge with dozens of cars in Shaanxi. Natural disaster 20 July 2024. At least 30 people are missing after a bridge collapsed due to heavy rain in northwest China. The bridge in Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, collapsed due to sudden downpours and flooding. Rescue operations are ongoing, with five vehicles retrieved from the water so far. Meanwhile, the president has called for comprehensive rescue efforts. The Chinese leader stated that the country is in a critical period of flood control. He urged local authorities to take responsibility for monitoring and early warning systems. Earlier this week, heavy rains hit northern and central China, causing floods and significant damage. According to state media, at least eight people are missing due to floods and landslides in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. Neighboring provinces Gansu and Henan in central China have also been affected by continuous rains. CCTV reports that Nanyang City in Henan Province received a year’s worth of rainfall earlier this week. This summer has been extreme in China, with severe flooding in central and southern regions. Northern areas have experienced intense heatwaves. Earlier this month, a tornado in eastern China injured 79 people and caused significant damage. In May, massive mountain floods and landslides hit Hunan and the southern province of Guangdong. Rescue teams are working around the clock to search for the missing individuals. The government has mobilized additional resources to aid in the rescue efforts. Local residents have been evacuated to safer areas to prevent further casualties. Emergency shelters have been set up to accommodate those displaced by the floods. The military has been deployed to assist in rescue and relief operations. Weather forecasts predict continued heavy rains in the affected regions. Authorities have issued warnings for potential landslides and further flooding. Scientists assert that climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, is a major factor. This explains the increase in frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. I welcome everyone to my channel, I want to thank those who support me and watch my videos. And I want to express special gratitude to the sponsors of the channel, because of you I keep doing my work. Naturals hazards in 2023 have become more frequent. We do not know what awaits us in 2025. How global warming and climate change will affect our Earth. Watch the most current news about natural disasters on our channel. My private Instagram page, which is not connected with YouTube is The channel lists such natural disasters as: 1) Geological emergencies: Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, Mud, Landslide, Landslide, Avalanche; 2) Hydrological emergencies: Flood, Tsunami, Limnological disaster, Flood, Flood; 3) Fires: Forest fire, Peat fire; 4) Meteorological emergencies: Tornado, Cyclone, Blizzard, Hail, Drought, Tornado, Hail, Hurricane, Tsunami, Storm, Thunderstorm, Tempest. #shaanxi #flood #china #news #weather #storm #hurricane #rain