Shaanxi Floods: Bridges destroyed, 11 dead, over 30 missing, Three Gorges Dam under stress

Heavy rains have recently caused widespread flooding across China, with a significant impact reported in Shaanxi Province. Continuous heavy rainfall has affected nearly 170,000 people, and there are reports of roads and bridges being washed away by flash floods, resulting in over 20 injuries and many missing persons. Concerns are rising about the ability of the Three Gorges Dam to manage the increased water flow as upstream reservoirs continue flood discharge operations.