Wuhan floods to weigh on China growth
Heavy rain in city and provinces could disrupt economy and supply of personal protective equipment
17 July 2020 - 09:46
Shanghai — The central Chinese city of Wuhan and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang declared red alerts on Friday as heavy rain threatened to swell rivers and lakes and bring more disruption across the countryside and to global commerce.
Wuhan, on the banks of the Yangtze River where the novel coronavirus emerged late in 2019, warned residents to take precautions as water levels fast approached their maximum guaranteed safety level...
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