China floods: Thousands evacuated as rail stations and roads submerged

Torrential rain has caused severe flooding in parts of central China, forcing people from their homes and leaving stations and roads submerged.

More than 10,000 people in Henan province have been evacuated to shelters following the record rainfall.

At least 12 people have died in the city of Zhengzhou since the flooding began, authorities there confirmed.

More than a dozen cities have been affected with main roads forced to close and flights cancelled.

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