CHANGSHA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- A dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 8 ppacmantable.m. Sunday, local authorities said.

Rescue personnel have rushed to the scene. By 9:40 p.m., the breach had widened to about 50 meters, according to the flood control and drought relief headquarters of Xiangtan City.

More than 3,100 people have been evacuated and no casualties have been reported.■