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Heavy rains and storms have forced the evacuation of around 50,000 residents, while authorities have mobilized rescue operations. Scientists warn that such extreme events are expected to become more frequent due to climate change...
At least 15 people have died in floods that have hit several regions of China, while about 5,000 homes have been damaged and 22 have collapsed, Chinese state media report.
Heavy rains and strong storms have forced the evacuation of about 50,000 residents. According to reports published on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping has called for the full mobilization of rescue forces to deal with the situation.
Armageddon in China
— ChinaVideos (@ChinaVideos1) July 6, 2026
Over 300,000 People Affected, Tens of Thousands Missing
On the morning of July 6, 2026, a sudden catastrophe struck Hengzhou City, Nanning, Guangxi. A severe breach appeared in the dam of the Liulan Reservoir, carrying massive amounts of mud, broken trees,... pic.twitter.com/sYSw10dqeU
The central province of Hubei was hit on Monday by a severe atmospheric phenomenon, accompanied by storms and strong winds, affecting cities such as Huangshi and Huanggang.
NOW: A devastating situation is unfolding as Liulan Reservoir collapses following heavy rainfall from Typhoon Maysak in Hengzhou, Nanning, Guangxi, China. pic.twitter.com/vyuQn5nuyl
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) July 6, 2026
Footage released by the media shows homes and vehicles partially covered by water, as rescue teams, equipped with life jackets, helmets and rafts, search for trapped residents.
The situation has been further complicated by the escape of an estimated 800-900 snakes from a farm in Hangzhou after the facility was flooded. According to Chinese media, most are non-venomous water snakes. However, one resident was bitten and is receiving treatment in hospital, a local official said. Authorities have urged citizens to report any sightings of snakes and not try to catch them themselves.
A drone was used to hoist and transfer stranded residents to safety after torrential rain flooded parts of Hengzhou, Guangxi. pic.twitter.com/EFi8qsUOf9
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) July 7, 2026
In another incident, a landslide in a village in northwestern Gansu province buried 33 people. According to state broadcaster CCTV, 17 of them were later pulled out by rescue teams, while the search for the others continues.
800–900 snakes escaped after floodwaters in Hengzhou, Guangxi, breached a local snake farm yesterday. Most are non-venomous water snakes, but one villager has been bitten and is hospitalized, local official said. Residents are urged to report sightings rather than attempt to… pic.twitter.com/78u5ELEwZY
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) July 7, 2026
Local authorities stated that they are working with all capacities to find trapped people, shelter affected residents, and prevent other secondary disasters.
Scientists warn that the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events will increase worldwide as the planet continues to warm due to greenhouse gas emissions from the use of fossil fuels.
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سيول جارفة مخيفة تجتاح wide areas in the province of Guangxi in South China, after heavy rains and continuous rain caused sudden floods and muddy water flows, among the number of towns and villages affected. #China #Guangxi #Floods #Flooding #ExtremeWeather pic.twitter.com/zJ8uFvhZZx
China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, but it is also one of the largest investors in renewable energy. The country aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
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