Hydrological data from the Ministry of Water Resources

Massive Flooding Expected in China's Guangdong, Over 127 Million at Risk

Apr 21, 2024, 12:38 PM

Massive river flooding is anticipated in China's Guangdong province, threatening millions of residents due to torrential rains. The Ministry of Water Resources has issued a forecast for severe flooding in southern Guangdong and enacted a level-III emergency response for flood control and prevention. Over 127 million people are at risk, with major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs, including the Xijiang and Beijiang river basins, reaching dangerously high water levels. Tens of thousands have already been evacuated, and a waterspout was reported in Hong Kong.