Severe Flooding Hits South China’s Major Rivers Amid Persistent Downpours
Persistent heavy rains have caused severe flooding in south China’s major rivers, including the Xijiang River, as water levels surpass warning marks across multiple provinces.
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Persistent heavy rains have caused severe flooding in south China’s major rivers, including the Xijiang River, as water levels surpass warning marks across multiple provinces.
China’s authorities have issued a Level-IV emergency response to tackle severe flooding in Heilongjiang Province after persistent rains caused rivers to overflow.
China has activated a Level-IV emergency response in three provinces due to heavy rainstorms causing potential flooding, mobilizing support to affected areas in the south.
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