Slow-moving bands of heavy rain trigger flooding and landslides in parts of China
Heavy rainfall in southern and central China has led to severe flooding and landslides, resulting in the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The slow-moving rain band has caused significant travel disruptions and power outages, with at least 12 fatalities reported. Emergency services are actively responding to the crisis as the affected areas continue to experience extreme weather conditions.
- ▪Twelve people have died due to flooding and landslides in southern and central China.
- ▪Hundreds of residents have been evacuated by emergency services in affected areas.
- ▪The rainfall band spanned 1,000km and resulted in major travel disruptions and electricity outages.
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A flooded street on Thursday in Duyun, Guizhou province. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated by emergency services. Photograph: Xiao Wei/Xinhua/APView image in fullscreenA flooded street on Thursday in Duyun, Guizhou province. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated by emergency services. Photograph: Xiao Wei/Xinhua/APWeather trackerChinaAnalysisSlow-moving bands of heavy rain trigger flooding and landslides in parts of ChinaMagdalena Shopova for MetDeskTwelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuationsFri 22 May 2026 04.04 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 04.05 EDTShareHeavy, prolonged rainfall in southern and central China has resulted in weather warnings for flash flooding, landslides and waterlogging.
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