President Mirziyoyev conveyed compassion to the families of victims as well as wished for a speedy recovery of the injured, the presidential press service reported.

14 people are reported dead in torrential rains and floods in Hubei Province in central China in the past 24 hours, while five others remain missing. 

According to official data, the population of 17 cities and urbanized settlements, as well as 88 counties, totaling 9 million people, are in a high-risk zone.