June 18th 2024.
The southern region of China was hit hard by heavy rains on Tuesday, causing landslides that resulted in the loss of at least nine lives, power outages for entire villages, and destruction of crops. At the same time, the northern parts of the country are facing a different challenge as they battle against drought. It seems that China is being confronted with two extremes of severe weather.
In Wuping county, located in the coastal province of Fujian, four people lost their lives due to landslides triggered by torrential rain. Two others are still reported as missing. The downpours started on Sunday afternoon and continued to pour, accumulating 372.4 millimeters of rainfall within a 24-hour period. According to official sources, at least 378 houses collapsed and 880 hectares of crops were damaged, resulting in an estimated economic loss of 415 million yuan in Wuping.
In the neighboring province of Guangdong, landslides also claimed the lives of five people in the city of Meizhou. Reports from local media state that fifteen others are still missing. The severe flooding in the area has also caused power outages for more than 130,000 households, leaving some towns and villages completely disconnected since Monday. In response, local authorities have deployed three helicopters and over 200 rescue teams to search for survivors and provide aid to the affected areas.
The situation is not much better in other parts of the country. In the southern Pearl River basin, more than 11,000 people have been relocated due to the flooding caused by the Hanjiang River. The floodwaters have submerged crop fields and homes, causing widespread damage. In Guizhou province, located in the southwest, over 1,100 individuals have been evacuated from several counties due to flooding.
Meanwhile, in the northern region of China, including the capital city of Beijing, the temperatures have been soaring. However, there is some relief in sight as the national weather bureau predicts rainfall in the drought-stricken areas over the next 10 days.
The Ministry of Emergency Management reported last month that several provinces across China had been affected by flood-related disasters, resulting in the loss of lives and people being reported as missing. The situation is continuously being monitored and appropriate measures are being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected communities. Let us hope that the weather conditions improve soon and the people of China can overcome these challenges with resilience and strength.
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