Overview

• Persistent torrential rains in Guizhou province have prompted the evacuation of more than 80,900 residents from low‐lying areas.
• Local officials have confirmed at least six deaths, calling it the region’s worst flood in roughly 50 years.
• In Rongjiang County, the Duliu River rose nearly seven meters above its danger mark, inundating homes, roads and agricultural land.
• Floodwaters caused a bridge near Kaili to collapse and inflicted widespread damage on critical infrastructure and public facilities.
• Rescue teams continue operations under the highest flood and landslide alerts after meteorologists warned of further extreme weather.