Southern China Heavy Rains: Deadly Flooding Kills 9, While Thousands Evacuated

The latest report showed Southern China suffered from rounds of heavy rain, which resulted in deadly flooding, and landslides. At least nine people were reportedly dead, while thousands were evacuated.

China is no stranger to extreme weather events like flooding, rainfall, wildfires, drought, and heat waves. For heavy rains, many areas are vulnerable to small to severe flooding.

In southern China, the main concerns are flooding and deadly landslides, warning residents of potential weather dangers. In northern China, people are dealing with prolonged drought conditions, which are affecting the region's agriculture supplies due to low water levels.

Southern China Latest Weather Report

According to a weather report published on June 18, Southern China suffered from rounds of heavy rain, and flooding, causing immediate evacuations in the affected areas. At least nine people died from the hazardous weather conditions, while thousands were advised to evacuate.

In addition, over 378 houses collapsed due to the impacts of challenging weather, and 880 hectares of crops were damaged in the Wuping area. This extensive damage is expected to result in economic losses and impact the lives of affected farmers.

Packed with strong winds and heavy rains, over 130,000 households suffered widespread power outages in Meizhou.

In Fujian province, Wuping County experienced rounds of flooding rain. At least four people died, and two were reportedly missing. Meanwhile, Guangdong province recorded five deaths, while 15 remained missing.

To help with affected residents in Southern China, authorities deployed rescue teams to look for survivors. Helicopters also aided in assisting affected communities.

Because of the flooded areas and increasing concerns in the Hanjiang River, over 11,000 people were immediately evacuated. Additionally, Guizhou province evacuated over 1,100 people.

According to a Nature World News (NWN) report, on April 23, over 100,000 people were also evacuated in Southern China due to deadly floodwaters and heavy rains.

Considering the weather outlook in Southern China, it is best to keep updated with the latest weather information, and only return when conditions improve.

Also Read: China's Biggest Cities Suffers 'Moderate to Severe' Level of Sinking, Study Says

Climate Change Impacts on Flooding in Eastern China

Recently, NWN reported extreme flooding concerns in Eastern China due to climate change effects, particularly in 2020. The report highlights the impacts of human-made global warming on weather events in the region, noting the frequent shift from extreme heat to flooding.

The frequency of flooding can lead to massive economic and agricultural impacts, which can be challenging for farmers, and their crops. The research findings were published in Science Advances journal.

Another finding is the increased rain in the Yangtze River, which brought dangerous flooding and significant economic losses.

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