Pesadas Rain has fallen over the south and center of China since last Friday. The accumulated volume reached 80 centimeters in some points. The storm, the strongest of the year so far, caused flash flooding in seven provinces. Authorities confirmed at least 22 deaths. Milhares of people had to leave their homes.
Imagens shows streets and parking lots covered in brown water. Equipes rescue workers work to rescue isolated residents.
Chuvas extreme punishes Hunan’s mountainous region
The province of Hunan recorded the biggest impacts. Cinco people died and 11 others are still missing. The local government carried out more than 31 thousand evacuations.
Estradas and bridges suffered severe damage. Rescue teams work to reestablish access to isolated areas. The provincial government activated national disaster response.
- Cinco dead and 11 missing in Hunan
- Mais of 31 thousand people evacuated in the province
- Danos on reported roads and bridges
- Emergency Resposta Activated Nationwide
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Veículo falls into river and causes ten deaths in Guangxi
Em Guangxi, ten people lost their lives when a vehicle fell into a river during the storm. The province recorded about 80 centimeters of rain in Fangchenggang.
Rescue teams continue to search the area. The accident occurred amid heavy precipitation.
Previsão indicates more rain in the coming days
Meteorologistas predict up to an additional 20 centimeters of rain in the south, including Hong Kong’s region. The risk of new flooding remains high.
The rainy season in China typically runs from May to October. Authorities monitor the progress of the system. The storm has already interrupted power and transport in several municipalities. Operações cleaning progress at a fast pace.