Heavy rain causes flooding in Chengdu
By Wang Zitong
People's Daily app
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A torrential downpour over the last few days doused Chengdu’s Pujiang County, Sichuan Province, endangering locals and threatening the county’s infrastructure. Photo: VCG

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An aerial photo of Pujiang shows the farmlands covered in muddy rainwater. Photo: VCG

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Local government officials are using all 68,000 security cameras in the city to ensure civilian safety. Photo: VCG

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Braving the torrential rain and rising floodwaters, families rush to safety. Photo: VCG 

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In some places, water levels have reached 31.44 centimeters. Photo: VCG

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Regardless of the weather, delivery men brave the floodwaters to fulfill their duties. Photo: VCG

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Police help civilians herd pigs to safety. Photo: VCG

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Flooded streets have halted all transportation and isolated many people from their homes. Photo: VCG