'Once-in-a-century' Guangdong floods: China issues highest rainstorm warning as dramatic videos surface-WATCH

By Team Asianet Newsable | First Published Apr 23, 2024, 11:28 AM IST

On Tuesday, China's local weather agency issued its most severe red rainstorm warning for sections of Guangdong, as the southern province endured relentless downpours.

On Tuesday, China's local weather agency issued its most severe red rainstorm warning for sections of Guangdong, as the southern province endured relentless downpours. The megacity of Shenzhen was specifically highlighted as facing "heavy to very heavy downpours," as stated by the city's meteorological observatory. They further cautioned of a "very high" risk of flash floods in the affected areas.

🚨🇨🇳 Huge River Floods being reported in Guangdong, China pic.twitter.com/hLGVlPQBo3

— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho)

🚨🇨🇳 Hujiai, Guangdong, China

This region of China is experiencing huge floods.

I wonder if they conducted any UAE style cloud seeding in the area….? pic.twitter.com/bFKKybKPeo

— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho)

In recent days, torrential rains have pounded the expansive southern province of Guangdong, causing rivers to swell and sparking concerns of severe flooding. State media described the potential flooding as occurring "around once a century," indicating its unprecedented nature.

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According to Xinhua, the state news agency, approximately 110,000 residents of Guangdong have been relocated since the onset of the heavy downpours over the weekend. Tragically, the rains have resulted in the deaths of four individuals, with 10 others reported missing.

While China has faced various extreme weather events in the past, including severe floods, prolonged droughts, and record-breaking heatwaves, the impact of climate change has exacerbated these occurrences.

Human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, primarily responsible for climate change, have intensified the frequency and severity of extreme weather events worldwide. Notably, China, as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, plays a significant role in driving this phenomenon.

Meanwhile, several dramatic videos of the floods in Guangdong have gone viral on social media platforms. Take a look:

Heavy rains in northern Guangdong caused severe flooding, and the Beijiang Basin experienced the second largest flood in 100 years！ pic.twitter.com/5aURyWCWcM

— Jim (@yangyubin1998)

Guangdong province, China has evacuated 110,000 residents due to heavy rain causing massive flooding. pic.twitter.com/yULxsCKXSy

— Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N)

🇨🇳 Lebih dari 83.000 orang dievakuasi dari daerah banjir di Provinsi Guangdong China. pic.twitter.com/oYdSbXRVDy

— Z Operation (@yo2thok)

The Beijiang River Basin in Guangdong suffered the fourth largest flood in history and the largest flood in April. Many towns along the coast were flooded. pic.twitter.com/jZS6zTgrU2

— Jim (@yangyubin1998)

Massive flood and Natural destruction in China.

- Bridges collapsed in Guangdong province
- This kind of calamity in China after 50 years
- Big hailstorms destructing and injuring people
- More than 127 million lives are in danger
- Humongous loss for Chinese Economy pic.twitter.com/IhRrebS42T

— Sunanda Roy 👑 (@SaffronSunanda)

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