Chinese emergency agencies prepare for probable flooding as heavy rain hits southern China
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28
Chinese emergency agencies prepare for probable flooding as heavy rain hits southern China
11 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28
Rainfall is expected to exceed 100mm, and locally up to 200mm, across Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces by Wednesday.
Authorities have instructed reinforced patrols and emergency responses, especially keeping reservoirs with safety concerns empty during the rainy season to mitigate flood risks.
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