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Typhoons Lash China: Rivers Swell, Provinces Brace
25 Aug
Summary
- Four rivers in Fujian province exceeded safety levels due to Typhoon Gaenari.
- Guangxi saw its most severe flooding in decades, with 14 rivers surpassing warning levels.
- Hebei province activated a Level III emergency response for major meteorological disasters.
Persistent rainstorms and typhoon activity have caused significant flooding across multiple Chinese provinces. In Fujian, Typhoon Gaenari's rainfall pushed four rivers beyond alert levels, prompting a continued Level III emergency response. Coastal Zhejiang upgraded its typhoon response to Level IV as it braced for strong gales and torrential rain from Typhoon Saudel.
Northern China's Hebei province activated a Level III emergency response for major meteorological disasters, issuing an orange alert for downpours. The capital, Beijing, also implemented a Level III flood control emergency response due to substantial rainfall.
Southern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region faced its most severe flooding in decades. Fourteen rivers exceeded warning levels, with the Mingjiang River experiencing its highest flood peak since 1953, and the Zuojiang River reaching levels not seen since 1986. These widespread events underscore the challenging weather impacting the nation.
