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Southern China faced devastating rains on Tuesday, causing landslides that killed at least nine people, disrupted power, and buried crops. Meanwhile, northern China is experiencing a drought, showcasing the severe weather extremes the country is enduring.
In Fujian province’s Wuping county, torrential rains caused landslides that resulted four deaths and two missing individuals. Authorities recorded 372.4 millimetres (14.7 inches) of rain within 24 hours since Sunday. This led to the collapse of 378 houses and damage to 880 hectares (2,175 acres) of crops, causing economic losses of 415 million yuan (USD 57.2 million).
In Guangdong province, bordering Hong Kong, landslides in Meizhou city led to five deaths, with 15 people still missing. Over 130,000 households in Meizhou faced power outages, and some nearby towns and villages were out of contact as of Monday. Rescue efforts included three helicopters and more than 200 teams searching for survivors and delivering aid.
The Hanjiang River in the Pearl River basin of southern China flooded, displacing more than 11,000 people and submerging crop fields and homes. In the southwestern province of Guizhou, over 1,100 people had to evacuate due to flooding in several counties.
Meanwhile, northern China, including Beijing, has been enduring high temperatures. However, the national weather bureau predicts rainfall in the drought-stricken areas within the next ten days.
Last month, flood-related disasters affected 17 provinces across China, leaving several people dead and missing, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.
These weather extremes highlight the challenges China faces in managing natural disasters, with efforts ongoing to provide aid and support to the affected regions.
Input- PTI
