
Heavy Rain in South China Displaces 86,000 and Disrupts Transportation
Over 86,000 residents in south China’s Guangdong Province were relocated after torrential rains caused flooding and transportation disruptions on Wednesday.
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Over 86,000 residents in south China’s Guangdong Province were relocated after torrential rains caused flooding and transportation disruptions on Wednesday.
Over 700,000 people have been affected by severe flooding in West and Central Africa, as torrential rains devastate communities just two months into the rainy season, according to the UN.
China has activated a Level-IV emergency response as torrential rains are expected to hit Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province over the weekend, prompting flood control measures and resident evacuations.
The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan has risen to 154 as downpours continue to inundate villages across the country.
Tropical Storm Debby has brought torrential rains to coastal Georgia and South Carolina, with the National Hurricane Center warning of “catastrophic flooding” in cities like Charleston and Savannah.
Tropical Storm Debby has caused catastrophic flooding in Georgia and South Carolina, threatening major cities like Charleston and Savannah, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Over 28,000 residents evacuated in northeast China’s Liaoning Province after torrential rains cause rivers to exceed warning levels.
Heavy rainfall in central China’s Hunan Province since July 26 has affected 1.15 million people, causing significant economic losses and displacing thousands, local authorities report.
Beijing is on high alert as heavy downpours lash the city, prompting several districts to issue an orange alert and suspend train services. Authorities warn residents to take precautions amid rising rainfall.
Heavy rainfall has caused the Hanjiang River in south China’s Pearl River Basin to flood for the fifth time this year, prompting authorities to take action to manage rising water levels.
Flooding and landslides in the Philippines, intensified by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon, have claimed 33 lives, police reported on Friday, as rescue operations continue across affected regions.
Typhoon Gaemi has left three dead and 380 injured in Taiwan Region as it moves away from the island. The storm caused heavy rains, flooding, and widespread damage, impacting central and southern areas.
Typhoon Gaemi, the first of the season, has caused severe flooding across Southeast Asia, affecting the Philippines and now making landfall in China’s Taiwan region.
The Chinese government has allocated 260 million yuan to support disaster relief efforts as severe flooding impacts multiple regions, causing casualties and significant damage.
China’s Ministry of Water Resources announced the Weihe River, the largest tributary of the Yellow River, has experienced its 2024 “No.1 Flood,” marking the first significant flood event of the year.
Heavy rains have forced the closure of schools and postponement of university exams in Mumbai as the city faces severe flooding and transportation disruptions.
Tropical Depression Beryl struck Texas, causing deadly floods and leaving millions without power amid scorching heat.
China has activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Chongqing as heavy rainstorms batter the Sichuan Basin. Authorities issued an orange alert, anticipating severe weather throughout the week.
A dike breach at Dongting Lake in central China’s Hunan Province has caused flooding in the area. Rescue and relief efforts are underway to protect residents and property.
Rescue operations are in full swing after a dike breach at Dongting Lake in Hunan Province, China, caused flooding on Friday afternoon. Authorities are working to safeguard lives and property.