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China: red alert after deadly torrential rains
In China, historic floods are affecting the country. Torrential rains have already caused several deaths and tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated.
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In China, historic floods are affecting the country. Torrential rains have already caused several deaths and tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated.
For several days, southern China has been affected by violent weather. Torrential rains fell on Guangdong, the richest and most populous province in the country. This precipitation increases the level of rivers, and raises fears of heavy flooding. Emergency services are redoubling their efforts to save the residents. Local authorities say they fear floods of the century.
Evacuations of thousands of residents
The rains that have been falling for several days in southern China have already caused damage. Several tens of thousands of residents were evacuated. In Guangdong province, thousands of people had to be relocated. According to the Chinese meteorological services, precipitation will continue in the metropolis of Shenzhen, with thunderstorms and violent winds.
