Heavy rainstorms have wreaked havoc in southern China’s Guangdong Province, leaving 3 dead and 11 missing, according to local authorities. Torrential downpours triggered flash floods and landslides, disrupting daily life across multiple cities and rural towns. 🌊
Rescue teams scrambled to evacuate stranded residents as rivers overflowed and roads turned into rapids. Popular tech hub Shenzhen and manufacturing center Guangzhou reported significant disruptions, with videos trending on social media showing cars submerged underwater. 📸 Local officials called the rainfall “the most intense in a decade”, while meteorologists issued red alerts—China’s highest weather warning—urging people to avoid risky travel. 🚑
Amid the chaos, stories of resilience emerged: Military personnel used inflatable boats to rescue families trapped in flooded homes, while volunteers distributed emergency supplies. With climate experts linking extreme weather patterns to global warming, this disaster highlights growing challenges for urban planners and disaster response teams in Asia’s economic powerhouse. 💡
