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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 6

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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Winding Mountain Road

Winding Mountain Road

ABA, CHINA - MAY 18, 2025 - The winding mountain road of National Highway 662 (Lixian Section) in Aba, Sichuan Province, China on May 18, 2025.

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Winding Mountain Road

Winding Mountain Road

ABA, CHINA - MAY 18, 2025 - The winding mountain road of National Highway 662 (Lixian Section) in Aba, Sichuan Province, China on May 18, 2025.

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Winding Mountain Road

Winding Mountain Road

ABA, CHINA - MAY 18, 2025 - The winding mountain road of National Highway 662 (Lixian Section) in Aba, Sichuan Province, China on May 18, 2025.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 4

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted officials to order the evacuation of residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precaution.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 3

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading to affect an estimated 50 hectares (123.6 acres) within two hours due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted Daegu city officials to order the evacuation of over 1,200 residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precautionary measure. The clip shows the helicopters collecting water from the river for firefighting operations.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu 2

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading to affect an estimated 50 hectares (123.6 acres) within two hours due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted Daegu city officials to order the evacuation of over 1,200 residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precautionary measure.

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South Korea: Over 1,200 Evacuated as Massive Wildfire Rages in Daegu

On Monday, April 28, around 2 p.m., a wildfire ignited in Nogok-dong, Buk District of Daegu, rapidly spreading to affect an estimated 50 hectares (123.6 acres) within two hours due to dry conditions and strong winds. The severity of the blaze prompted Daegu city officials to order the evacuation of over 1,200 residents and the closure of a nearby highway as a precautionary measure.

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US: Wildfire Erupts in Pittman Center, East Tennessee, Prompts Evacuation 2

A wildfire erupted in the town of Pittman Center, eastern Tennessee on Tuesday, March 4, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. This video was filmed from a car driving on US 321 highway.

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US: Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Spotted On Snowy Interstate 78 In New Jersey

A jackknifed tractor-trailer was spotted on Interstate 78, crossing Jugtown Mountain in Bethlehem Township, on Sunday night, February 9. There is no further information about the accident at the moment. A major winter storm swept across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions, with thousands of flight delays and hundreds of cancellations reported.

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Desert Highway in Xinjiang

Desert Highway in Xinjiang

BOZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - Tourists visit the "Langsha Mountain" scenic spot section of the desert highway on September 23, 2024, in Bazhou, Xinjiang, China.

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Desert Highway in Xinjiang

Desert Highway in Xinjiang

BOZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - Panoramic view of the "Whale Sand Mountain" scenic spot on the desert highway, September 23, 2024, Bazhou, Xinjiang, China.

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Desert Highway in Xinjiang

Desert Highway in Xinjiang

BOZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - Panoramic view of the "Whale Sand Mountain" scenic spot on the desert highway, September 23, 2024, Bazhou, Xinjiang, China.

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Desert Highway in Xinjiang

Desert Highway in Xinjiang

BOZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - Tourists visit the "Langsha Mountain" scenic spot section of the desert highway on September 23, 2024, in Bazhou, Xinjiang, China.

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Desert Highway in Xinjiang

Desert Highway in Xinjiang

BOZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - Tourists visit the "Langsha Mountain" scenic spot section of the desert highway on September 23, 2024, in Bazhou, Xinjiang, China.

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Desert Highway in Xinjiang

Desert Highway in Xinjiang

BOZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - Tourists visit the "Langsha Mountain" scenic spot section of the desert highway on September 23, 2024, in Bazhou, Xinjiang, China.

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US: Goltra Fire Grows Quickly Overnight In Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado

A wildfire started in Clear Creek Canyon, west of Golden, Colorado on Tuesday afternoon, August 20. The fire, dubbed the Goltra Fire, grew quickly overnight leading to highway closure.

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

Handout artist rendering of the World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $ 90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA? August 3, 2024. Renderings courtesy of National Wildlife Federation/Rock Design Associates via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

Handout artist rendering of the World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $ 90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA? August 3, 2024. Renderings courtesy of National Wildlife Federation/Rock Design Associates via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

Handout artist rendering of the World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $ 90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA? August 3, 2024. Renderings courtesy of National Wildlife Federation/Rock Design Associates via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

Handout artist rendering of the World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $ 90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA? August 3, 2024. Renderings courtesy of National Wildlife Federation/Rock Design Associates via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

Handout artist rendering of the World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $ 90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA? August 3, 2024. Renderings courtesy of National Wildlife Federation/Rock Design Associates via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

Handout artist rendering of the World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $ 90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA? August 3, 2024. Renderings courtesy of National Wildlife Federation/Rock Design Associates via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

Handout artist rendering of the World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $ 90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA? August 3, 2024. Renderings courtesy of National Wildlife Federation/Rock Design Associates via ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

World's Largest Wildlife Crossing On Track To Open By Early 2026 - California

The World’s largest wildlife crossing is on track to open by early 2026 providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation have been major contributors, also 3,000 private, philanthropic, and corporate institutions worldwide donated along with The State of California, cost's at completion are expected to be $90 million dollars. Agoura, CA, USA, August 3, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nanchang-Jiujiang High-speed Railway Tunnel Open

Nanchang-Jiujiang High-speed Railway Tunnel Open

JIUJIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - The Jianshan Mountain Tunnel of Nanchang-Jiujiang High-speed Railway is opened in Jiujiang city, Jiangxi province, China, July 12, 2024.

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China: Resident Accidentally Causes Mountain Fire, Blaze Spreads On Roadside Hill In Guizhou

A motorist plying the Loop Highway in Guiyang captured a video of a fire spreading on a hill along the road on February 18. According to media reports, the fire was accidentally started by a resident in Bijie, a city next to Guiyang City, after he burned weeds in his cultivated field. The fire had spread due to strong winds in the area. Local authorities reported on the 19th that the blaze was contained.

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (front) inspects the route up the mountain with members of a horse team in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in

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East Tianshan Mountain Tunnel in Hami

East Tianshan Mountain Tunnel in Hami

HAMI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - An aerial photo shows a highway crossing the East Tianshan Mountain after snow in Hami, Xinjiang province, China, Jan 28, 2024.

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East Tianshan Mountain Tunnel in Hami

East Tianshan Mountain Tunnel in Hami

HAMI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - An aerial photo shows a highway crossing the East Tianshan Mountain after snow in Hami, Xinjiang province, China, Jan 28, 2024.

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Heavy Snow Hit Yuncheng

Heavy Snow Hit Yuncheng

YUNCHENG, CHINA - DECEMBER 11, 2023 - An aerial photo shows a highway between Jiwang Mountain after snow in Yuncheng city, Shanxi Province, China, December 11, 2023.

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Heavy Snow Hit Yuncheng

Heavy Snow Hit Yuncheng

YUNCHENG, CHINA - DECEMBER 11, 2023 - An aerial photo shows a highway between Jiwang Mountain after snow in Yuncheng city, Shanxi Province, China, December 11, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

High-speed Loop Line in The Mountains in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - DECEMBER 7, 2023 - Aerial photo shows a high-speed loop line in the mountains in Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, December 7, 2023.

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China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

STORY: China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 10-15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the highway and Medog-related footage STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the highway connecting Bome to Medog in China's Xizang Autonomous Region Before the opening of the highway, Medog residents had to rely on mountain trails, ziptreks, and wooden and rattan bridges Supplies, ranging from grain to medicine and textbooks, had to be transported to the county through human labor and by horseback The highway, which opened in 2013, brought many changes to the county Bananas, lemons, and other fruits produced in Medog could find markets far and wide The once-remote mountain county has also evolved into a thriving tourist destination, receiving about 348,000 tourists in first 9 months of this year According to official data, the local GDP increased from 260 million yuan (35.6 m

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