Severe Floods Submerge Cities in Southern China
Key Questions
What is causing the severe floods in southern China?
Prolonged heavy rainfall since May 13 has triggered river overflows and flash floods across multiple provinces. In Guangzhou, more than 100mm of rain fell in just two hours, submerging streets and prompting red alerts.
Which areas are currently affected by the flooding?
Multiple provinces in southern China are underwater, with cities like Guangzhou experiencing severe submersion. Services have been suspended in impacted zones due to the widespread flooding.
How long will the heavy rain continue?
Rainfall is expected to persist through May 18, worsening conditions in the affected regions. Authorities remain on high alert as the situation develops.
Prolonged heavy rainfall since May 13 causing river overflows and flash floods in multiple provinces. Guangzhou saw >100mm in two hours, red alerts issued, streets submerged, services suspended. Rain to continue through May 18.