Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China
Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China
05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 05:45
Troops rush to rescue as rainstorms hit southern China
BEIJING, May 20 -- Heavy to torrential rains have recently lashed multiple areas in southern China, triggering flash floods that have submerged houses and disrupted village roads, power supply, and communications. Troops assigned to the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force, along with the local militiamen, have been fully committed to emergency rescue and disaster relief operations, helping local residents with post-disaster reconstruction.
(Video Editor: Zhang Yajie)
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