16 killed, dozens missing in northwest China floods; ‘Frightening’ floods hit N.Zealand

Beijing (AFP) Aug 18, 2022

Sixteen people have been killed and dozens are missing in flash flooding in northwest China after a sudden downpour triggered mudslides and caused a river to change course, state media reported Thursday.

The floods occurred in a mountainous region of Datong county in Qinghai province, affecting more than 6,200 people from six villages, state broadcaster CCTV said.

“As of noon on the 18th
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