Heavy flooding in southern China forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submerged

ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsShopInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHeavy flooding in southern China forces evacuations and leaves vehicles submergedHeavy flooding from torrential rain submerged vehicles and forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents in a southern Chinese cityByThe Associated PressApril 28, 2026, 1:43 AM1:19In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, stranded residents are evacuated on a boat after flooding from heavy rainfall in Qinzhou in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Zhang Ailin/Xinhua via AP)The Associated PressBEIJING -- Heavy flooding from torrential rain left cars submerged and forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents in a southern Chinese city, state media reported Tuesday.Rescue crews deployed inflatable boats to help relocate some residents trapped in their homes in Qinzhou city in Guangxi region, official news agency Xinhua reported. Video footage from Xinhua showed rescuers wading through chest-high water and firefighters carrying elderly residents in their arms.Qinzhou authorities said the city's meteorological station recorded rainfall of over 270 millimeters (about 10 inches) during a 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. on Monday. That was the highest amount recorded there on a single day in April.Popular ReadsUS being 'humiliated' by Iran, German chancellor says3 hours ago'Absolute chaos': Gunman charges WH correspondents' dinner checkpointApr 26, 12:52 AMTrump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo shipApr 19, 10:21 PMThe authorities quoted meteorological analyst Lin Nan in a WeChat post saying that such intense rainfall in South China’s coastal regions typically occurs only after the arrival of the summer monsoon in mid to late May. It is rare to see such a heavy downpour in late April, Lin said. On Tuesday morning, schools across the city resumed classes and traffic ran normally in most places, according to a news outlet operated by the Chinese emergency management authorities. Related TopicsChinaSponsored Content by TaboolaPopular ReadsUS being 'humiliated' by Iran, German chancellor says3 hours agoTrump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo shipApr 19, 10:21 PM'Absolute chaos': Gunman charges WH correspondents' dinner checkpointApr 26, 12:52 AMRoommate charged with murder of 2 USF doctoral students: SheriffApr 25, 3:55 PMABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News NetworkPrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren's Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementTerms of UseDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationContact Us © 2026 ABC News

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