Heavy Rains in Southern China: Flooded Villages, Evacuations and a Record 500 Millimeters of Rainfall. China Allocates 80 Million Yuan for Relief
125 millimeters in three hours in Jiangxi, two meters of water in Guangdong, the Liujiang River rose above 80 meters, and aid for Guizhou and Hunan
As reported by CCTV+, heavy rains continued in southern China on Thursday. Authorities at all levels took emergency measures to prevent flooding and ensure public safety.
In Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, intense downpours began early Thursday morning. In Hanyuan Village, 125 millimeters of rain fell in three hours. Local rivers quickly overflowed their banks. Floodwaters inundated homes, blocked roads and trapped residents. Rescue teams immediately began door-to-door evacuations. By Thursday evening, all affected residents had been moved to safety.
Heavy rains also hit central and western Guangdong Province. In Yangjiang City alone, 27 meteorological stations recorded rainfall exceeding 500 millimeters. Several villages were flooded. In Datongtian Village, water levels reached two meters at the deepest point. Local teams worked through the night.
In the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Liujiang River in Liuzhou continued to rise. Around 11:00 a.m., it exceeded 80 meters. Water overflowed its banks and flooded low-lying areas. Traffic police set up warning signs and directed vehicles to detours.
Guizhou and Hunan provinces were also severely affected. The National Development and Reform Commission allocated 30 million yuan (about 4.41 million US dollars) and 50 million yuan (about 7.35 million US dollars) respectively from the central budget to support infrastructure restoration.
China’s meteorological authority forecast another round of widespread rain in central and eastern China through Saturday. The public was urged to remain vigilant and avoid mountainous areas, river valleys and low-lying regions. 125 millimeters in three hours. 500 millimeters in Guangdong. Two meters of water in a village. A river bursting its banks. Southern China did not just get wet — it drowned.
Rescue teams worked all night, evacuating people from flooded homes. Authorities allocated 80 million yuan for recovery. But money cannot replace what was lost. The question is not how much rain fell. The question is how quickly the country can respond to nature’s blow. And as the water recedes, people return to their homes. To rebuild. Because they have no other land.
