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Guizhou Floods Force 80,000 Evacuations, 6 Dead

6/26/2025

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Rescue Amid Flooding

Severe flooding in Guizhou, China, has forced the evacuation of 80,000 residents and left a trail of destruction. Among the harrowing stories, an 8-year-old girl was miraculously rescued after being trapped in a drain for over seven hours. Tragically, at least six lives have been lost, prompting the government to allocate $41 million for urgent disaster relief.

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Heroic Student Rescue

In a heart-stopping moment during her graduation trip, Russian student Gubaidullina Shakhnaz Evgenevna heroically saved an elderly woman from drowning in Huzhou, China. The dramatic rescue, caught on camera, has since gone viral, earning her widespread admiration. Shakhnaz, who has called China home since 2016, is set to continue her academic journey at Huzhou University.

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Rescue Amid Flooding

Severe flooding in Guizhou, China, has forced the evacuation of 80,000 residents and left a trail of destruction. Among the harrowing stories, an 8-year-old girl was miraculously rescued after being trapped in a drain for over seven hours. Tragically, at least six lives have been lost, prompting the government to allocate $41 million for urgent disaster relief.

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