Recent downpours in southern China's Guangdong province have resulted in at least 47 fatalities, according to state media reports. The extreme weather conditions have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and mudslides, particularly impacting eight townships in Pingyuan county.
The heavy rains, which peaked on Sunday with an average rainfall of 199 mm (7.83 inches) and reaching 365.7 mm (14.4 inches) in one town, have led to significant infrastructure damage. Approximately 356 kilometers (221 miles) of roads have been destroyed, over a hundred bridges have been damaged, and farmland has been flooded.
