Typhoon Fitow wreaks havoc in E. China
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Residents take lifeboats on a waterlogged road in downtown Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 9, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua] |
Fitow has brought once-in-a-century rainfall to Yuyao City. As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Yuyao City had seen record precipitation of 499.9 mm.
Many cars were immersed in flood waters more than one meter deep on the streets in downtown Yuyao City. Power, tap water and communication have been cut off in most areas of the city. Schools, government organs and factories have been suspended, and some residents are suffering food and drinking water shortages, according to Xinhua reporters at the scene.
Pan Yinhao, executive vice mayor of Yuyao, said the flood water is not expected to recede completely until Saturday due to the deep water and poor drainage.
The city government said it will make every effort to ensure the basic livelihood of people affected by the disaster. Relief goods and necessities have been distributed to the local people.
Xinhua reporters found that many volunteers rushed to Yuyao City to help with the relief and rescue work.
The rain stopped in many parts of Zhejiang on Wednesday, bringing relief for the rescue efforts.
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