Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding in Nanning, Guangxi, City of 7 Million Braces for 8 Meter Rise

May 19, 2024, 12:45 PM

Heavy rain has caused severe flooding in Nanning, a city with 7 million people in southern China's Guangxi region, over the weekend. The intense downpours from Saturday to Sunday morning led to significant waterlogging of streets and traffic disruptions. Emergency rescue operations are underway as emergency services use boats to rescue citizens. Authorities have issued a red alert and are preparing for sea levels to rise by 8 meters by Monday, state media reported.