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Southern China Faces Deadly Floods and Landslides Amid Extreme Weather

Heavy rains have caused significant casualties and displacement in Guangdong and Fujian provinces, while northern China grapples with severe heat and drought.

  • At least nine people dead and 17 missing due to floods and landslides in southern China.
  • Over 35,000 people have been evacuated, with significant infrastructure damage reported.
  • Guangdong province has raised its flood emergency response to level 3, deploying helicopters and rescue teams.
  • Fujian province reports 36,000 evacuations and substantial economic losses from collapsed homes and damaged crops.
  • Northern China experiences extreme heat, with temperatures soaring up to 39 degrees Celsius, exacerbating drought conditions.
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