heavy rains battered China's northeastern Jilin province, according to authorities on Sunday. Nine reservoirs exceeding flood limits in the city had maintained proper discharge.
China has been hit with record-heavy rains in recent weeks. The current round of rainfall has now ended, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
A total of 18,916 people have been evacuated, with 21 temporary relocation facilities established. Rescue forces have restored the functionality of 85 electricity and 26 telecommunication facilities.
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