China rains

China floods force 120,000 people to evacuate, disrupts 1.76 million lives

Some 190,000 hectares of crops were damaged and more than 17,000 houses collapsed in China floods. 

Oct 10, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Record rainfall in China claims 33 lives, over 3 million people affected by deadly floods- In pics

As the severe weather spread northwards, tens of thousands of people were being evacuated from flood-hit regions of central China on Thursday.

Jul 22, 2021, 11:47 AM IST

China floods wreak havoc, block roads and railways; more rain due

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are wreaking havoc across China, with floods along major rivers destroying bridges, blocking roads and railways and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, state media reported on Saturday.

Jul 14, 2018, 17:23 PM IST

Heavy rain in Southern China causes floods, killing 56

Chinese authorities say least 56 people have been killed and 22 are missing as heavy rains slammed southern China, flooding rivers and towns, cutting off power and halting traffic.

Jul 04, 2017, 13:09 PM IST

China issues 'red alert' for Typhoon Meranti

China on Wednesday issued the highest "red alert" and cancelled hundreds of flights and trains as it braced for violent gales and heavy rains accompanying Typhoon Meranti, which is expected to hit its southern coast.

Sep 14, 2016, 18:46 PM IST

At least 271 killed or missing in China rains, 59,000 troops deployed

Eighteen more bodies were today recovered in flood-hit China, pushing the toll due to heavy torrential rains to 271 killed or missing, prompting the army to mount a massive relief and rescue operation by deploying 59,000 troops.

Jul 25, 2016, 14:41 PM IST