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Lluvias torrenciales provocan inundaciones devastadoras en una ciudad china y una invasión de serpientes
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Sylvie Zhuang, Shuai Zhang y Hilary Whiteman, CNN
Parece el guion de una película de terror de bajo presupuesto: una comunidad asediada por cientos de serpientes.
Pero en Hengzhou, una ciudad del sur de China con aproximadamente un millón de habitantes, las inundaciones han traído esa ate...
Key takeaway Según los medios estatales, alrededor de 900 serpientes, muchas de ellas venenosas, andan sueltas tras el paso del tifón Maysak por la región, que ha provocado inundaciones que hasta el momento han dejado 39 muertos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans can empathize with the devastating impact of severe weather on a community, having experienced their own share of flash flooding in recent years. While the situation in Hengzhou, China, is extreme, with hundreds of venomous snakes on the loose, it highlights the importance of preparedness and emergency planning in the face of natural disasters. In El Paso , residents and authorities are well aware of the dangers of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. The city's experience with flooding has led to investments in flood mitigation infrastructure and emergency response systems. As El Paso continues to grow and develop, it's crucial that residents and officials remain vigilant and proactive in addressing potential flood risks, learning from the experiences of other cities like Hengzhou, to minimize the impact of severe weather events on the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Sylvie Zhuang, Shuai Zhang y Hilary Whiteman, CNN
Parece el guion de una película de terror de bajo presupuesto: una comunidad asediada por cientos de serpientes.
Pero en Hengzhou, una ciudad del sur de China con aproximadamente un millón de habitantes, las inundaciones han traído esa ate...
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