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The world's deadliest floods have claimed millions of lives, with China's 1931 floods remaining the worst recorded disaster. Other major tragedies include the 1887 and 1938 Yellow River floods, the 1970 Bhola cyclone, the Kaifeng flood and the Banqiao Dam failure. Death tolls vary because many estimates include later deaths from famine and disease.

Dozens of live rice eels spilled across a crowded Nanjing Metro train after an elderly passenger’s bucket tipped over on Line S3. Instead of panicking, commuters calmly crouched down and helped collect the wriggling creatures. The viral video has also sparked debate over stricter enforcement of rules for carrying live aquatic products.

Tigers at Luanchuan Bamboo Sea Wildlife Park in China found an unusual way to enjoy the wet weather after rain turned the surface of a 120-metre viewing tunnel slippery. Viral footage shows the big cats sliding down the muddy surface one after another, with one tiger crashing into another. The playful scene has amused social media users worldwide.

A woman’s emotional video of shaving her head while chanting 'Free Tibet' while paying tribute to Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen has gone viral. The act was part of a solidarity campaign following Rangzen's death after he set himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York. Viewers praised her courage, sacrifice and support for Tibetan cause.

Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong as China's strongest typhoon of 2026, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain that disrupted flights, rail services and daily life. More than 340,000 people were evacuated before the storm struck.

A landslide struck Pengshui county in China's Chongqing municipality on Friday, burying residential buildings and trapping an unknown number of people. More than 1,100 residents were evacuated as rescue teams rushed to the site. Nine people were pulled from the debris with no life-threatening injuries reported.

A woman in eastern China allegedly fractured four of her mother-in-law's ribs during a confrontation over childcare. The dispute began when the elderly woman was accused of prioritizing her romantic relationship over her grandchildren, and escalated when her own son publicly supported the assault, stating his mother "deserved" it.

A Chinese man explains China's hukou household registration system, which many describe as "caste-like" for creating a rural-urban divide. The policy affects access to healthcare, education, and welfare, while the article compares it with India's hereditary caste system.

Floods in Hengzhou, China, damaged a snake farm, leading to the escape of over 900 snakes, including potentially lethal cobras. As terrifying videos of snakes in flooded areas go viral, a special team works to capture the reptiles while officials warn residents.

Viral videos showing hundreds of snakes escaping a flooded breeding facility in China's Guangxi region have sparked widespread debate online. The reptiles escaped after Typhoon Maysak-triggered floods damaged the farm, forcing emergency rescue teams into action. Many called the scenes terrifying and urged compassion.