At least 10 dead as huge floods sweep southern and central China
Severe flooding in southern and central China has resulted in at least 10 fatalities due to heavy rains and landslides. The China Meteorological Administration has issued orange alerts for ongoing severe weather, indicating the situation has reached a critical stage. Emergency responses are being activated as authorities work to relocate residents and manage the impact of the torrential downpours.
- ▪At least 10 people have died due to flooding and landslides in southern and central China.
- ▪The China Meteorological Administration has issued elevated orange alerts for heavy rain and storms.
- ▪Emergency responses have been activated in several provinces, including Hunan and Guangxi.
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News|FloodsAt least 10 dead as huge floods sweep southern and central ChinaThe affected area extends more than 1,000km (620 miles), according to Chinese meteorologists.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMap showing Chinese provinces affected by weather warningsBy ReutersPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026At least 10 people have died after heavy rains caused widespread flooding and landslides across southern and central China.The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) maintained elevated orange alerts on Tuesday for heavy rain and severe stormy weather, warning that the huge precipitation system has entered its strongest, most destructive stage.Recommended Stories list of 3…
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