Bridge Collapse and Extreme Weather Leave Death and Destruction in China

At least twelve people have been killed and dozens are missing after a bridge collapsed in China due to heavy rain and flooding. The incident occurred in the city of Shangluo, in the Shaanxi province, southwest of Beijing.

Witnesses reported multiple vehicles falling into the river below as the bridge collapsed. In addition to the bridge collapse, severe storms in the Sichuan province have resulted in several deaths and numerous people still missing.

These events are the latest in a series of extreme weather occurrences in China this summer, with the east and south experiencing heavy rain and floods, and the north suffering from heatwaves. Researchers attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in China to human-induced climate change, with the country being the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for comprehensive rescue efforts to locate the missing individuals. The situation is being closely monitored, with significant resources being allocated to search and rescue operations, including the use of drones and boats.