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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers preparing to transfer flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers searching for flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers preparing to transfer flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers searching for flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Search and rescue operations are underway at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, on May 27, 2024. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows rescuers carrying out search and rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows rescuers carrying out search and rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out search and rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, on May 27, 2024. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out search and rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, on May 27, 2024. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows rescuers carrying out search and rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Search and rescue operations are underway at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, on May 27, 2024. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE-RESCUE (CN)

(240527) -- TONGLING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows rescuers carrying out search and rescue operations at the site of a building collapse in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province. Five people remain missing after a residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The western side of the five-story building, located in Datong Township in Jiaoqu District, collapsed at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, the district government confirmed. The government said an initial investigation suggested that five people were unaccounted for. Other residents were evacuated as authorities said other parts of the building were also in danger of collapse. Search and rescue operations are currently underway. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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(Photo Flash) CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE (CN)

(Photo Flash) CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE (CN)

(240527) -- HEFEI, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows a collapsed residential building in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province. A residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The collapse occurred at around 1:40 p.m. Monday. Rescue efforts are underway. (Xinhua)

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(Photo Flash) CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE (CN)

(Photo Flash) CHINA-ANHUI-TONGLING-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-COLLAPSE (CN)

(240527) -- HEFEI, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows a collapsed residential building in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province. A residential building partially collapsed Monday afternoon in Datong Township of Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities. The collapse occurred at around 1:40 p.m. Monday. Rescue efforts are underway. (Xinhua)

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Japan launches radar, optical satellites

Japan launches radar, optical satellites

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - An H-2A rocket ascends leaving a trail of white smoke at 1:40 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2013, after its launch at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. launched an information-gathering radar satellite and an optical satellite using the H-2A rocket.

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Japan launches radar, optical satellites

Japan launches radar, optical satellites

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - An H-2A rocket blasts off at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at 1:40 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2013. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. launched an information-gathering radar satellite and an optical satellite using the H-2A rocket.

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Japan launches radar, optical satellites

Japan launches radar, optical satellites

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - An H-2A rocket ascends at 1:40 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2013, after its launch at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. launched an information-gathering radar satellite and an optical satellite using the H-2A rocket.

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Japan launches radar, optical satellites

Japan launches radar, optical satellites

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - An H-2A rocket blasts off at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at 1:40 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2013. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. launched an information-gathering radar satellite and an optical satellite using the H-2A rocket.

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Japan successfully launches satellites to complete spy system

Japan successfully launches satellites to complete spy system

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - An H-2A rocket, carrying a second radar satellite and an experimental third optical satellite into space, blasts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture on Feb. 24. The two satellites were placed into orbit about 20 minutes after the rocket's launch at 1:40 p.m., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.

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Japan successfully launches satellites to complete spy system

Japan successfully launches satellites to complete spy system

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - An H-2A rocket, carrying a second radar satellite and an experimental third optical satellite into space, blasts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture on Feb. 24. The two satellites were placed into orbit about 20 minutes after the rocket's launch at 1:40 p.m., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.

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Japan successfully launches satellites to complete spy system

Japan successfully launches satellites to complete spy system

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - An H-2A rocket, carrying a second radar satellite and an experimental third optical satellite into space, blasts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture on Feb. 24. The two satellites were placed into orbit about 20 minutes after the rocket's launch at 1:40 p.m., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.

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Injured whale spotted in Yokohama harbor

Injured whale spotted in Yokohama harbor

YOKOHAMA, Japan - The photo, taken from a Kyodo News helicopter, shows a whale swimming in Yokohama's Isogo Ward in front of a marina at about 1:40 p.m. on May 30. The whale, estimated to be 2 to 3 meters in length, appeared to be injured, with blood coming from part of its body, the Japan Coast Guard said.

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-SICHUAN-DANBA-POWER STATION-FLOODING-RESCUE (CN)

(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-SICHUAN-DANBA-POWER STATION-FLOODING-RESCUE (CN)

(220114) -- DANBA, Jan. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at a building of a power station after a flooding accident in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 13, 2022. Nine people have been confirmed dead after a building flooded at a power station in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, local authorities said Friday. The flooding, which took place at around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, trapped 11 maintenance personnel in the power station in Danba County. Two people were rescued without life-threatening injuries. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-SICHUAN-DANBA-POWER STATION-FLOODING-RESCUE (CN)

(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-SICHUAN-DANBA-POWER STATION-FLOODING-RESCUE (CN)

(220114) -- DANBA, Jan. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Jan. 13, 2022 shows rescuers pumping out flood water from a building of a power station after a flooding accident in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Nine people have been confirmed dead after a building flooded at a power station in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, local authorities said Friday. The flooding, which took place at around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, trapped 11 maintenance personnel in the power station in Danba County. Two people were rescued without life-threatening injuries. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-POWER STATION-FLOODING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-POWER STATION-FLOODING (CN)

(220113) -- GANZI, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the building of a power station in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 12, 2022. One was confirmed dead and eight were still trapped after a flooding occurred in the building of a power station in Ganzi, Sichuan Province, on Wednesday. The flooding that took place at around 1:40 p.m. trapped 11 maintenance personnel in the power station. By 9 p.m., two of them were rescued and one was confirmed dead. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-POWER STATION-FLOODING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-POWER STATION-FLOODING (CN)

(220113) -- GANZI, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the building of a power station in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 12, 2022. One was confirmed dead and eight were still trapped after a flooding occurred in the building of a power station in Ganzi, Sichuan Province, on Wednesday. The flooding that took place at around 1:40 p.m. trapped 11 maintenance personnel in the power station. By 9 p.m., two of them were rescued and one was confirmed dead. (Xinhua)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting  - Paris

One Dead And One Seriously Injured In A Shooting - Paris

Security and reporters near the site of a shooting that took place near hospital Henry Dunant , on Michel-Ange street, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Gunshots that erupted around 1:40 p.m. on Monday April 12 in front of Henry Dunant Hospital, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, left one dead and one seriously injured. The gunman fled on a scooter. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Abd Rabbo Ammar/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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