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Saudi Arabia expresses solidarity with China over deadly floods

July 23, 2021
At least 33 people have died and eight remain missing in central China, as authorities ramp up rescue and recovery efforts following devastating floods that submerged entire neighborhoods, trapped passengers in subway cars, caused landslides and overwhelmed dams and rivers. — Courtesy photo
At least 33 people have died and eight remain missing in central China, as authorities ramp up rescue and recovery efforts following devastating floods that submerged entire neighborhoods, trapped passengers in subway cars, caused landslides and overwhelmed dams and rivers. — Courtesy photo

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has expressed solidarity with China after heavy rains and floods swept through the country’s central province of Henan, leaving dozens dead.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed the Kingdom's sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Chinese government and people, with its wishes for the survival of the missing and a speedy recovery for the injured.

At least 33 people have died in the torrential rains that have lashed the province since last weekend, with seven people missing, according to media reports.

More rain is forecast across Henan for the next two days, and the People's Liberation Army has sent more than 5,700 soldiers and personnel to help with search and rescue.

Bahrain has also expressed its deepest condolences to China over the deadly flooding.

In a statement late Wednesday, the country’s foreign ministry expressed Bahrain’s sympathy with China, extending its condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of China.


July 23, 2021
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