10 Questions
How many people have been affected by floods and landslides in the Chinese province of Guangdong?
Almost half a million people
What is the estimated total loss caused by the flooding in Guangdong?
More than $250 million
In which provinces did the record rainfall cause severe landslides and flooded roads?
At least seven provinces, including Guangdong
How does the 621 millimeters of rainfall in Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian compare to the countrywide average for the whole of 2021?
More than 90%
What is the average rainfall recorded in Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian from May 1 to June 15?
621 millimeters (24.4 inches)
What are some of the impacts of the heaviest rain in 60 years on southern China?
Impacts include floods, landslides, forced relocations, destroyed houses, damaged crops, and significant financial losses.
How has the record rainfall in Guangdong affected the local population?
The record rainfall in Guangdong has caused floods, landslides, and forced relocations of a significant number of people.
What is the significance of the rainfall in Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian compared to the countrywide average for 2021?
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.
How has extreme weather impacted multiple provinces in China?
Extreme weather, including record rainfall, has caused severe landslides and flooded roads in at least seven provinces in China.
What trend in extreme weather events is highlighted by experts in the context of recent rainfall in China?
Experts warn that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, as evidenced by the recent heavy rainfall in southern China.
Learn about the devastating floods and landslides affecting hundreds of thousands in southern China due to the heaviest rain in 60 years. The torrential downpours have led to mass displacement, destruction of homes, and damage to crops.
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