Torrential Rains Cause Flooding Chaos in Southern China
Heavy rains in southern China led to a pickup truck accident causing deaths and missing persons. As more rains are forecast, authorities urge preventive measures to avoid accidents. Various provinces, including Hubei, are implementing emergency responses, with flooding expected to persist in the coming days.
In southern China's Guangxi province, rescue operations are underway as six individuals remain unaccounted for after a pickup truck with 15 passengers plunged into a swollen river, leaving four dead, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
Central and eastern China brace for more rain, following a weekend deluge across Jiangxi and Hunan provinces. The emergency management ministry emphasized a 'people first, life first' approach, urging governmental departments to mitigate risks.
Forecasts indicate that rainfall will persist, posing threats of mountain torrents, river flooding, and urban waterlogging, as per the National Meteorological Center. Provinces like Hubei have activated emergency protocols, halting work and school activities and deploying rescue boats on submerged streets.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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