2013 Southwest China floods

2013 Southwest China flood
Flood in Mianyang, Sichuan
Date6 July 2013 to September 2013
LocationSichuan, Yunnan
Deaths73 dead, 180 missing
Property damage$7.52 billion USD

In July 2013, much of southwest China experienced heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding. Sichuan was the hardest hit. At least 73 people were killed as a result of the flooding, with 180 people missing. An estimated 6 million lives were disrupted by the floods.

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