Rain-triggered floods have affected at least 10,000 people in a forest region in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Sunday.
More than 130 officers and soldiers from a branch of an armed police of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have been dispatched to rescue and relocate the residents.
Another 1,000 personnel from local government, forest police and public security police have participated in the efforts of consolidating dams and reservoirs in the city.
As of 10 p.m. Sunday, more than 10,000 people in Genhe City have also been affected by floods. Relevant departments are still counting the specific losses of the city.
According to local meteorological department, rains will continue in the following days, and the situation of flood prevention is severe.
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