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Natural disaster 19 August 2023. 850,000 people are evacuated! Dam collapse, the worst flood in Chinese history In a devastating turn of events, Guangdong province in China is grappling with a massive flood. Heavy rainfall over the past week has led to widespread flooding in various parts of the province. Rivers have breached their banks, inundating homes, streets, and farmlands, causing immense damage. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency as rescue and relief efforts kick into high gear. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated to safer grounds as the floodwaters continue to rise. Emergency response teams are working around the clock to provide aid and evacuate those in danger. Infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been severely affected, disrupting transportation networks. The Chinese government has allocated funds for disaster relief and is coordinating with local agencies to manage the crisis. Meteorologists warn that more rainfall is expected in the coming days, raising concerns of further flooding. The people of Guangdong are showing resilience as they come together to support each other during this challenging time. The flooding has had a particularly severe impact on urban centers within Guangdong, where streets have transformed into waterways and buildings are partially submerged. Rescue and relief teams are working around the clock to evacuate stranded residents and provide essential supplies to those affected. Transportation has been severely disrupted, with roads and railways submerged, causing travel chaos. The extent of damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture is still being assessed. The situation highlights the increasing challenges posed by extreme weather events in the region. The international community has expressed its solidarity with Guangdong Province in this time of crisis. A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, rain, hail, wildfire, waves, wind, snow, weather and other geologic processes. #fujian #china #hail #guangdong #climatechange #weather #flood #storm #hurricane #news #rain #typhoon #doksuri #beijing #Dongguan Daily monitoring of earthquakes around the planet. Be aware of events
