Heavy rain has triggered the second major flood this year in South China's Beijiang River, part of the Pearl River basin, as authorities scramble to manage rising waters and protect communities. 🌧️
On Saturday evening, the Shijiao hydrological station in Guangdong's Qingyuan City recorded water flow hitting 12,000 cubic meters per second—meeting China's official flood threshold. The Ministry of Water Resources confirmed the surge, warning residents to stay vigilant. 🚨
While the ministry maintained a Level-IV emergency response (the lowest tier), local teams have mobilized to reinforce embankments and monitor risks. This comes just weeks after the river's first flood of 2024 on April 7—the earliest since records began in 1998. 📆
Experts point to shifting rainfall patterns as a key factor. With floods arriving earlier and more frequently, climate resilience is now a hot topic in the region. 🔥
