Disasters in China killed at least 122 people and caused nearly £2.2bn in economic losses this August, underscoring the growing toll of this year’s extreme monsoon season across Asia.
The Ministry of Emergency Management said more than 10 million people were affected by a succession of disasters in August, ranging from flash floods to droughts. Roads, homes and farmland were damaged, with direct economic losses reaching 19.6bn yuan (£2.03bn).
