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Floods Trap 200 in Southern China
28 Apr
Summary
- Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Qinzhou city.
- Over 200 residents were evacuated due to submerged homes.
- Record rainfall for April was recorded in a 24-hour period.
Torrential rainfall caused severe flooding in Qinzhou city, Guangxi region, southern China, leading to the evacuation of more than 200 residents. Rescue crews utilized inflatable boats to assist those trapped in their homes, with images showing waist-deep water.
The city's meteorological station recorded over 270 millimeters of rain in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, an unprecedented amount for April. This intense downpour is typically seen much later in the season with the summer monsoon.
By Tuesday morning, most areas reported a return to normal, with schools reopening and traffic resuming. The event highlights the unusual weather patterns impacting the region.
