5,700 residents relocated due to dam breach at China's second-largest freshwater lake in Hunan province; no casualties reported.

5,700 residents were relocated after a dam breached at China's second-largest freshwater lake in Hunan province, triggering floods and outflows. Over 2,300 rescue personnel worked to build a second line of defence, while no casualties were reported as of early Saturday. The breach occurred on Friday afternoon and caused heavy rainfall, which led to the Miluo River swelling to its highest level in 70 years.

July 06, 2024
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