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At least 22 dead after heavy rain in southern China

At least 22 people died in heavy rainstorms in southern China over the weekend, state media reported on Wednesday. Another 20 people remain missing.

In recent days, several parts of China have been hit by "record" torrential rains that have forced schools and workplaces to close, according to state media.

Nearly 24,000 people have been forced to evacuate in the affected provinces of Hunan, Guizhou and Hubei, according to AFP.

More rain is expected in the coming days, according to weather forecasts. Natural disasters and extreme weather are common in China, especially during the summer.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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