5 dead, 2 missing after seasonal floods hit village in eastern China

BEIJING (AP) — China’s state media says five people have died and two others are missing after floods caused by heavy rain hit a village in the eastern part of the country. China National Radio said the massive floods swept through the village in Hangzhou city and engulfed many villagers’ houses on Saturday afternoon. Authorities were conducting rescue operations and relocating affected residents. Every year, seasonal flooding hits large parts of China, particularly in the semitropical south. However, some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years. The torrents have been affecting different parts of the country this month and have caused casualties.