Rescuers help people affected by heavy rain and floods in Lueyang County, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Six hours of heavy rain on July 13 and 14 caused landslides in the county, cutting off power and telecommunication and transportation links in many areas, and causing a direct economic loss of 193 million yuan ($28.8 million). Hundreds of firefighters and police officers, including armed police, have joined search and rescue efforts. Some police officers had to walk on foot for 57 kilometers. (Photo/VCG)
Rescuers help people affected by heavy rain and floods in Lueyang County, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Six hours of heavy rain on July 13 and 14 caused landslides in the county, cutting off power and telecommunication and transportation links in many areas, and causing a direct economic loss of 193 million yuan ($28.8 million). Hundreds of firefighters and police officers, including armed police, have joined search and rescue efforts. Some police officers had to walk on foot for 57 kilometers. (Photo/VCG)
Rescuers help people affected by heavy rain and floods in Lueyang County, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Six hours of heavy rain on July 13 and 14 caused landslides in the county, cutting off power and telecommunication and transportation links in many areas, and causing a direct economic loss of 193 million yuan ($28.8 million). Hundreds of firefighters and police officers, including armed police, have joined search and rescue efforts. Some police officers had to walk on foot for 57 kilometers. (Photo/VCG)