Chinese authorities warn of heavy rain and flood risks in southern regions

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 25

Weather officials forecast downpours from April 26 to 29, affecting areas already saturated by previous storms.
The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and Emergency Management Ministry urge local governments to enhance precautions before the May Day holiday, when travel and outdoor activities are expected to increase.
Authorities highlight heightened risks of flooding and landslides, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the holiday period may expose more people to weather-related hazards.

Could China's massive weather modification program be accidentally fueling these catastrophic southern floods?

Are ancient cultural treasures like Mount Wutai about to be washed away by extreme weather?

Why are inland Chinese cities now facing flood risks nearly as severe as coastal megacities?

As floods worsen, are China's high-tech 'sponge cities' proving to be a costly failure in practice?

With centuries of deforestation, has the Yangtze River basin passed a point of no return for flood control?

Beyond infrastructure, is the key to surviving floods found in neighborhood social connections?