20.05.2026 08:21
Heavy rains affecting southern and central China have caused floods and landslides. At least 21 people have died in the disaster, while many others are missing. In Guangxi, 10 people lost their lives when a truck was swept away by floodwaters. Streets have turned into lakes, and schools, workplaces, and transportation services have been suspended. Authorities have evacuated thousands of people, while a new flood warning has been issued for the Yangtze River area.
Heavy rains affecting southern and central China have paralyzed daily life. At least 21 people have died due to floods, landslides, and inundations, while many others are reported missing.
China's Meteorological Agency issued high-risk warnings for Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan regions. Authorities have allocated 150 million yuan for disaster relief, and states of emergency have been declared in many areas.
STREETS TURN INTO LAKES
In Jingzhou city, Hubei province, streets were submerged under water. Images of citizens fishing on streets knee-deep in water became a trend on social media. Numerous vehicles were almost completely buried in water.
In the Guangxi region, a pickup truck carrying 15 agricultural workers was swept away by floodwaters and fell into a river, resulting in 10 deaths. It was announced that 4 more people died in Guizhou, 4 in Hunan, and 3 in Hubei.
SCHOOLS AND WORKPLACES CLOSED
Due to the heavy rains, schools, workplaces, and transportation services were suspended in many regions. Thousands of people were evacuated to safe areas in Hubei and Hunan.
CRITICAL WARNING FOR THE YANGTZE RIVER
Meteorological authorities announced that rainfall will shift to eastern and southern regions over the next two days. It was stated that there is a high risk of new floods and inundations, especially around the Yangtze River.
Meanwhile, on Hainan Island, a hillside collapsed onto a highway, closing some roads to traffic. In Guangxi, following a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Monday, 7,000 people were evacuated, and more than 4,000 were placed in temporary shelters.