Rescuers evacuate residents as heavy rain hits NW China's Gansu

04:17, July 12, 2018

Rescuers evacuate residents as heavy rain hits Bikou Township in Wenxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2018. Many low-lying areas were inundated and traffic was disrupted in Wenxian county and neighboring areas. (Xinhua/Tian Chen)

 

Rescuers work on a flooded road as heavy rain hits Bikou Township in Wenxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2018. Many low-lying areas were inundated and traffic was disrupted in Wenxian county and neighboring areas. (Xinhua/Tian Chen)

 

Rescuers evacuate residents as heavy rain hits Bikou Township in Wenxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2018. Many low-lying areas were inundated and traffic was disrupted in Wenxian county and neighboring areas. (Xinhua/Tian Chen)

 

Rescuers evacuate residents as heavy rain hits Bikou Township in Wenxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2018. Many low-lying areas were inundated and traffic was disrupted in Wenxian county and neighboring areas. (Xinhua/Tian Chen)

 

Rescuers evacuate residents as heavy rain hits Bikou Township in Wenxian County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2018. Many low-lying areas were inundated and traffic was disrupted in Wenxian county and neighboring areas. (Xinhua/Tian Chen)

 

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