Torrential rainfall has wreaked havoc in southern China, leaving at least four dead and 10 missing. Cities in Guangdong province, including Zhaoqing and Shaoguan, have been particularly hard hit, with over 110,000 people evacuated. Guangzhou has experienced record-breaking rainfall, while neighboring Jiangxi province also faces flooding. The China Central Meteorological Observatory has issued a rainstorm warning through Tuesday, with further heavy rain anticipated.
The Russian Urals region and northern Kazakhstan have experienced severe flooding, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents. Authorities are now concerned about the potential for drinking water contamination due to the proximity of a uranium mine to floodwaters. Environmental experts warn that elevated uranium salts in the Tobol River could pose a risk to public health.
In a catastrophic event described as a “once in a century” horror, southern China is facing widespread flooding that has claimed the lives of eleven people and left millions without homes. The city of Qingyuan in Guangdong Province has been severely impacted, with videos shared on social media showing torrents of water demolishing walls and bridges.
