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China hit by floods, landslides and heat as extreme weather takes its toll
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -Torrential rains swept across swathes of China on Wednesday as Tropical Storm Danas drenched ...
Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas
The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.
Heavy floods in central and southern China kill at least 9 and displace tens of thousands
At least eight people were listed as missing in the worst-hit provinces of Henan, Hubei and Guizhou, where rivers overtopped ...
Flood-hit China expands social security net as extreme rain takes toll
China has expanded the economic safeguards for segments of its population affected by flood control schemes in times of ...
8-year-old survives 7 hours in sewer after being swept away in China floods
A girl swept into a flooded sewer in China survived 7 hours underground by clinging to a bar. Her dramatic rescue comes as ...
China floods 2025: Beijing hit by heavy rains, over 10,000 people evacuated, 25 rivers flowing over safe levels
Flood situation in China is getting worse as a number of rivers are rising and Beijing has been lashed by heavy rains which ...
Rivers in southwest China breach warning levels, with thousands evacuated
Twenty-five rivers in southwestern China exceeded safe levels on Thursday, state media said, after more than 10,000 people were evacuated as the remnants of former typhoon Danas converged with East ...