Hold onto your umbrellas, folks! Southern China is gearing up for the most intense rainfall of 2025 this week, with meteorologists warning of potential floods and landslides. The National Meteorological Center predicts torrential downpours from May 27 to 29, affecting Guizhou Province, areas south of the Yangtze River, and parts of southern China. Some regions could see extremely severe rainstorms—think Netflix-and-stay-indoors weather. 🛋️⚡
Authorities are on high alert as these areas just recovered from recent heavy rains. 'The repeated precipitation increases disaster risks,' officials stated, urging residents to avoid mountain slopes and riverbanks. Local emergency teams are prepping sandbags and evacuation plans faster than you can say 'raincheck.' 🚒🌊
Pro tip for travelers: If you're planning a trip to scenic spots like Guilin or Zhangjiajie this week, maybe reschedule? This isn’t the vibe for those Instagram-worthy hikes. 🏞️🚫
Stay dry, stay safe, and keep those weather apps updated! 📲💙
Reference(s):
cgtn.com