At least ten killed as torrential rains batter southern, central China
Torrential rains in southern and central China have resulted in at least ten fatalities and significant disruptions to daily life. Authorities are responding to widespread flooding, with emergency measures being implemented in several affected areas. The severe weather is expected to continue, particularly along the Yangtze River.
- ▪At least ten people have died due to flooding caused by torrential rains in southern and central China.
- ▪Emergency responses are being launched in multiple regions, including Hubei and Hunan.
- ▪Schools, businesses, and transport services have been suspended in affected areas.
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“Torrential rain across southern and central China triggered widespread flooding on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), killing at least 10 people, closing schools and businesses, and disrupting transport and power supplies,” authorities said.China's weather agency said areas in Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters, including landslips, flash floods and severe urban flooding and waterlogging. Authorities said they were launching emergency responses in several affected areas.Many residents in Jingzhou, a city in central Hubei, were knee-deep in water and able to catch fish swimming in the streets, according to images posted on Chinese video platform Douyin.
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