Like a tsunami wave, flooding wipes out entire cities in China

Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More details: Like a tsunami wave, flooding wipes out entire cities in China Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in southeastern China after heavy rains hit the region. The torrential rains have caused severe flooding and massive landslides, according to local authorities and state media. State broadcaster CCTV reported that more than 135,000 people have been evacuated so far. In Meizhou, the city most affected by the flooding in Guangdong province, over 100,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. Seventeen waterways in the Han River basin have experienced flooding that exceeds critical levels. The Xijiang River in the Zhujiang River basin is now experiencing “Flood No. 1“ of 2024. This classification is assigned to the first flood that reaches a significant level of intensity on a river within the year. The water level at the Wuzhou hydrological station in southern China has risen to the station’s warning mark of 19 meters. So far this year, seven significant floods have occurred in the Zhujiang River basin. The Ministry of Water Resources has announced it will enhance forecasts and early warnings to better manage the situation. Additionally, the ministry will take preventive measures to combat flooding in the river basin. On Friday, a Level IV emergency response was declared due to the severe flooding in four southern regions. The heavy rains have caused significant damage to infrastructure and disrupted daily life for many residents. Numerous roads and bridges have been damaged or rendered impassable due to the floods. Rescue operations are ongoing to assist those who have been trapped by the floods and landslides. Local authorities are working tirelessly to provide temporary shelters for the large number of evacuees. #flood #news #china #taiwan #philippines #gaemi #storm #hurricane A natural disaster is a serious adverse event caused by natural processes on Earth; examples include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, rain, hail, wildfires, waves, wind, snow, weather, and other geological processes. Earthquake today news: Daily monitoring of earthquakes around the planet. Be aware of events