In Southwest China's Guangxi, full-scale flood rescue efforts is underway.
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00:00 Lingyun County in South China's Guangxi was hit by heavy rain from Wednesday to Friday.
00:05 The flood affected more than 12,000 people, forcing over 6,000 to evacuate and damaging
00:11 hundreds of hectares of crops.
00:14 No casualties were reported, but the flood has disrupted the life of the residents.
00:19 "I am 50 years old.
00:21 This is the first time I have experienced such a big flood."
00:28 Government workers and volunteers were mobilized to help clear the streets, schools and residential
00:34 areas of mud and debris.
00:36 "First, we need to restore the damaged areas of power, traffic and communications as soon
00:47 as possible, so that the people can be protected.
00:53 Second, we need to assess the damage and save the property as soon as possible,
01:00 and get back to work as soon as possible."
01:03 For more information, visit www.fema.gov
01:09 Fema.gov