8 people were killed due to heavy rains in China

Almaty. June 18. Silkroadnews - 8 people were killed and more than 1.6 million people have been affected by heavy rains in China, reported Xinhua news agency.
"On June 16-17, heavy rain fell on Shanghai, Jiangsu, Hubei, Guangxi and other areas of China. According to the Office of Civil Affairs, as of 17:00 in the area of ​​protection from flooding were affected about 865 thousand people. Eight people were killed and three others reported missing. 15 thousand residents were evacuated", - says the publication.
As noted, since the night of June 16, Shanghai has undergone disaster strikes. Because of the rain, some roads and areas of metropolis were flooded. Urgently mobilized 51 strike group and 21 mobile pump installation.
The administration of Jiangsu province, due to heavy rains, the water level in the river channel exceeded the critical level.