Floods and Landslides in Southern China

Almost half a million people

More than $250 million

At least seven provinces, including Guangdong

<p>More than 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>621 millimeters (24.4 inches)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impacts include floods, landslides, forced relocations, destroyed houses, damaged crops, and significant financial losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The record rainfall in Guangdong has caused floods, landslides, and forced relocations of a significant number of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rainfall in Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian reached 621 millimeters in a 46-day period, which is more than 90% of the countrywide average for the whole of 2021.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extreme weather, including record rainfall, has caused severe landslides and flooded roads in at least seven provinces in China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experts warn that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, as evidenced by the recent heavy rainfall in southern China.</p> Signup and view all the answers