重庆洪灾中的家庭生死撤离
On June 22, as China issued its first red alert for rainstorms this year, the Li family in Chongqing had no idea their night would turn into a desperate fight for survival. The heavy downpour, part of a series of torrential rains since May, quickly overwhelmed the drainage systems in their hillside neighborhood.
Living at the foot of a steep slope, the Lis had always been cautious during the rainy season. But this time, the water rose faster than ever. At midnight, Mr. Li heard a strange rumbling sound outside. Looking out, he saw muddy water and debris cascading down the hill, carrying rocks and uprooted trees. He immediately woke his wife and two young children.
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