Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across southern China, leading to widespread flash flooding and mudslides. The region has witnessed at least 55 fatalities since June 9, with dramatic scenes of urban areas submerged in water and buildings collapsing. Emergency responders have been working tirelessly to rescue stranded residents, with tens of thousands evacuated from affected areas.
The city of Meizhou in Guangdong province has been particularly hard hit, with 47 reported deaths and record flooding along the Songyuan and Shiku rivers. Guangdong province, home to 127 million people, faces annual flooding from April to September, but recent years have seen more intense rainstorms and severe flooding.
