Pakistan, July 30 -- Ten people have died after a bus went missing on Sunday in Shanxi province, northern China, amid heavy rainstorms, state media reported Wednesday. The bus was traveling in the city of Datong when it disappeared. Rescue teams have recovered ten bodies so far and continue searching for four more passengers still missing.

The severe weather has caused widespread damage across northern China this week. Dozens of roads have been closed, many villages have lost electricity, and numerous homes have been flooded due to relentless downpours. The official Xinhua news reported that the region has faced extreme challenges in the wake of these storms.

Overall, the rainstorms and flooding have killed at least 48 people and forced...