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Live updates: Rescue ongoing after dam breach in central China's Hunan

CGTN

- A dike breach in Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, occurred at 5:48 p.m. following failed emergency repair efforts on Friday.

- Over 5,700 residents in the affected area have been safely relocated. There were no immediate reports of trapped individuals or casualties.

- More than 2,000 rescue personnel, along with more than 160 boats have been sent to the scene to help with rescue efforts.

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