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China Faces 'Once-in-a-Century' Flooding in Guangdong Province

Severe rainfall has triggered record floods, leading to mass evacuations and significant damage across the region.

  • Torrential rains have caused rivers to swell, submerging homes and prompting the evacuation of over 110,000 residents.
  • Authorities have issued the highest-level red rainstorm warning, with several areas expecting floods not seen in decades.
  • Rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts to locate missing individuals and provide relief to affected communities.
  • The floods have caused substantial economic losses, estimated in the millions, and damaged key infrastructure.
  • Climate experts attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such events to climate change, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced flood defenses.
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