Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
Torrential rain and floods have severely impacted parts of China, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and the evacuation of tens of thousands. The heavy rainfall has led to significant damage, including flooded streets and collapsed houses. Rescue operations are currently underway in the affected regions, with thousands already relocated to safety.
- ▪At least 12 people have died due to torrential rain and floods in China.
- ▪More than 19,000 individuals have been evacuated from their homes as a result of the flooding.
- ▪In Hunan province, a town recorded 240 millimeters of rain in just a few hours, breaking historical records.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTorrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuationsTorrential rain and floods have hit parts of China, killing at least 12 people and forcing tens of thousands to evacuateByThe Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 10:21 PM1:28In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a police officer holds a boy as he wades through a flooded street in Duyun city, southwestern China's Guizhou Province on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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