China

VILLAGERS were evacuated over makeshift bridges on Friday as floods submerged swathes of central China following a historic deluge that claimed at least 56 lives – while an approaching typhoon threatened to dump more rain on the stricken area.

Millions have been affected by the floods in Henan province, which have trapped people for days without fresh food or wate, caking large areas in mud. The death toll is expected to rise.

Adding to the misery, Typhoon In-Fa is forecast to bring further torrential downpours in the coming days. |