Number of victims of earthquake in China exceeds 65 thousand people

The number of victims of the earthquake that took place in China on May 12 has reached 65 thousand 80 people. The associated Press agency informed about it referring to representatives of the Chinese authorities on Monday. The authorities are afraid that the number of victims may exceed 80 thousands. Moreover, 700 thousand inhabitants of China are threatened with a large-scale flood. The earthquake caused landslides in the mountains which formed 35 dams that can break anytime. Furthermore, 69 dams may break in the province.

RІA "Novosti"