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Over 5,400 People Evacuated in Central China Over Damaged Dam, State Media Says

BEIJING (Sputnik) – More than 5,400 people have been evacuated in China’s central province of Hubei due to damage to a dam, the state-run CCTV broadcaster reported on Saturday.

Downpours have resulted in a partial collapse of the Eping hydroelectric power plant dam in the Zhuxi county, the state media said, adding that specialists are currently working to restore the facility.

​The authorities have not declared an emergency over the incident.

There have been no reports yet about possible victims.

Sourse: sputniknews.com

Over 5,400 People Evacuated in Central China Over Damaged Dam, State Media Says

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