At least 10 dead as huge floods sweep southern and central China
Summary
Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides across southern and central China, killing at least 10 people. Authorities have issued emergency responses and moved residents from affected areas as the rain system remains strong and is expected to continue.Key Facts
- At least 10 people have died due to flooding and landslides in southern and central China.
- The China Meteorological Administration issued an orange alert for heavy rain and storms.
- Emergency Level-IV response was activated in Hunan and Guangxi to speed up disaster relief.
- Hubei, Chongqing, and Guizhou are also under emergency alert due to flooding.
- Some areas recorded more than 100mm (about 4 inches) of rain in 48 hours, breaking local records.
- Six people died in Guangxi when a truck fell into a flooded river.
- Residents in some towns are wading through knee-deep water; some have been relocated.
- Severe weather is expected to move south and east, with heavy rain forecasted along the Yangtze River.
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