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China Floods: Cars Swept Away as Typhoon Bavi Unleashes Fury
13 Jul
Summary
- Severe flooding inundated roads and swept away cars in northern Hebei and northeastern Liaoning.
- Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and violent winds, exacerbating flood risks in soaked areas.
- Thousands were stranded as authorities prioritized relocating residents amid red alerts.
Severe flooding has inundated northern Hebei and northeastern Liaoning provinces in China, with water levels reaching over two meters in some areas.
Videos circulating on social media depicted roads submerged and vehicles being swept away by strong currents. Residents resorted to swimming and paddle-boarding along neighborhood streets in affected cities like Shenyang.
The extreme weather event followed Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to hit mainland China this year. The typhoon brought heavy rains and violent winds, significantly increasing flood risks, particularly in regions already saturated by earlier rainfall.
Authorities issued red alerts for flash floods, warning of high risks and implementing work stoppages and business closures. In Kuancheng, Hebei province, around 1,800 villagers were reported stranded, with relocation efforts being a top priority. Many train services in Shenyang were suspended, and schools across several northeastern provinces, including Jilin, were closed.
Further extreme weather, including thunderstorms and hailstorms of Force 8 or above, was forecast for some northeastern areas. Some regions in Jiangsu could experience thunderstorm winds of level 10 or above, with the potential for localized tornadoes.
