A devastating bus accident in northern China’s Shanxi province has claimed the lives of 10 people, with four still missing, after the vehicle went missing on Sunday amid heavy rainfall. The bus was carrying 14 people when it disappeared in the city of Datong, and search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
The incident is part of a larger crisis affecting northern China, where torrential rain and floods have killed at least 48 people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Dozens of roads have been closed, villages have lost electricity, and homes have been submerged due to the rainstorms. In Beijing alone, 30 people have lost their lives, with the highest death toll recorded in Miyun, a northeastern suburb.
The situation is dire, with rescue efforts hampered by the severe weather conditions. In Hebei province, which surrounds the capital, a landslide in a village has killed eight people, with four still missing. The Chinese government is working to mitigate the disaster, with authorities deploying emergency services to affected areas.
Natural disasters are a recurring phenomenon in China, particularly during the summer months when heavy rain and searing heat can lead to devastating consequences. China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change and extreme weather events. However, the country is also a global leader in renewable energy and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
As the situation continues to unfold, rescue efforts are expected to intensify, with authorities working tirelessly to locate missing persons and provide aid to those affected by the disaster.
