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Torrential Rains Kill Five, Trigger Flood Warnings Across Southern China

Heavy rainfall over the weekend has left at least five people dead and several others missing in China’s southern provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi, as authorities issue widespread weather alerts and brace for further flooding and landslides.

China’s National Meteorological Centre issued multiple weather warnings from Sunday through Monday, forecasting continued torrential downpours across parts of the south and east — including Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi, and Guangdong — as well as the far northwestern province of Xinjiang, according to state media outlet Xinhua.

Yellow alerts — the third-most severe level in China’s four-tier weather warning system — were issued in several of the hardest-hit provinces. The alerts highlight a heightened risk of mountain floods and geological disasters, including landslides. The warning system progresses from blue (least severe) to yellow, orange, and red (most severe).

The severe rainfall adds to growing concerns over China’s intensifying climate trends. Meteorological officials report that 2024 is on track to be the country’s hottest year since records began more than six decades ago. The elevated temperatures have led to stronger storm systems, increased precipitation, and surging energy demand due to higher use of air conditioning.

State broadcaster CCTV warned that the extreme weather is expected to persist through Tuesday, particularly in western Xinjiang along the Tianshan mountain range — compounding risks in regions already under alert.

Emergency crews continue search and rescue efforts in the south, as officials urge residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories while the severe weather continues.

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