Southern China is reeling from deadly floods caused by torrential rainfall over the weekend, with at least five confirmed dead and several more missing in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. The National Meteorological Centre has issued multiple severe weather alerts, warning of continued heavy rains, flash floods, and potential landslides across regions including Jiangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, and parts of Xinjiang.
The disaster comes as China records its warmest year on record in 2024, intensifying storm systems and sharply increasing national power demands. Authorities have raised a yellow alert for mountain flooding indicating high risk as rainfall is forecast to continue through Tuesday along the Tianshan Mountains and other areas.
The worsening weather patterns highlight the mounting climate pressures on China’s infrastructure and emergency systems. Officials urge residents in flood-prone and mountainous areas to remain vigilant, as state media report ongoing rescue operations and the potential for additional rainfall-induced disasters.