Monsoon Fury: China's Battle Against Destructive Floods

Central and southern China have been placed on high alert for flash floods as the annual East Asia monsoon intensifies, threatening to disrupt the world's second-largest economy.

Provinces including Anhui, Henan, Hubei, and Hunan issued red alerts, responding to extreme rainfall that experts link to climate change. This weather threatens to overwhelm flood defences, displace millions, and impact the $2.8 trillion agricultural sector.

In Hunan and Chongqing, excessive rainfall caused significant flooding, with rivers breaching safety levels and cities grappling with road damage. Videos depict severe flooding, and power disruptions have been reported as waters reached new highs.

(With inputs from agencies.)