The Hebei government reported that flooding in northern Hebei province has killed 114 people and led to direct losses of 16.4 billion yuan ($2.5 billion) to the economy. In a statement released on July 24, 2016, it said at least 308,900 people have been evacuated and 111 are missing. About 53,000 houses have collapsed from the floods and 30,000 hectares of crop have been destroyed. Separately, the Xinhua News Agency Sunday reported that four officials have been suspended for what it said was inadequate handling of the crisis. Xinhua added that they are currently being being investigated and Beijing has sent State Councilor Wang Yong to oversee disaster relief and relocation work.