China lowers flood emergency-response level
4 years, 4 months ago

China lowers flood emergency-response level

China Daily  

Rescuers patrol a flooded section of Nanbin Road in Nan'an district of Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Aug 20, 2020. BEIJING - China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Saturday lowered its emergency response for flood control from Level II to Level IV, as the risks of flooding have been easing. The water level at the Cuntan hydrologic station in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River has retreated below the warning level, while the inflow into the Three Gorges Reservoir has continued to decrease, said the Ministry of Emergency Management. China has a four-tier flood control emergency response system, with Level I representing the most severe. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Tuesday raised its emergency response for flood control from Level III to Level II, given the floods in the tributaries along the upper reaches of Yangtze River and more heavy downpours.

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Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily  

Tourists admire the snowy landscape at Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Anhui province on Tuesday. LI QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As a cold snap grips the nation, local authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall. Since Saturday, strong winds and heavy snow have affected the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Northeast China and …

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily  

Tourists admire the snowy landscape at Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Anhui province on Tuesday. LI QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As a cold snap grips the nation, local authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall. Since Saturday, strong winds and heavy snow have affected the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Northeast China and …

Fall typhoons spark concerns in south
2 months, 1 week ago

Fall typhoons spark concerns in south

China Daily  

A rescuer hands over an infant who had just been transported via helicopter from an inundated village in Qionghai, Hainan province, to a government worker on Wednesday. YUAN CHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY With one powerful autumn typhoon having affected a Chinese province and another one bearing down on the mainland, concerns have mounted over the potential disasters from heavy rainfall that …

China steps up precautionary measures against Typhoon Kong-rey
2 months, 1 week ago

China steps up precautionary measures against Typhoon Kong-rey

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-01 20:04 BEIJING -- Chinese authorities have stepped up precautionary measures against Typhoon Kong-rey, with strong winds, heavy rain and flood risks forecast in coastal regions. The Ministry of Water Resources held a special consultation meeting on Friday to analyze and assess the impact of Typhoon Kong-rey and further deploy flood-control measures for small and medium-sized rivers, …

Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten Southern Coasts: Authorities Deploy Emergency Response Measures
2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten Southern Coasts: Authorities Deploy Emergency Response Measures

China Daily  

Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused widespread flooding in Qionghai, Hainan province, with 13 towns being inundated to varying degrees. Authorities have mobilized a fleet of boats and vehicles to address the crisis, with the situation expected to worsen in the coming days. Meanwhile, China has initiated a Level-IV emergency response in Zhejiang province in anticipation of Typhoon Kong-rey's approach.

Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten Southern Coasts as Typhoons Cause Chaos in Qionghai
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2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten Southern Coasts as Typhoons Cause Chaos in Qionghai

China Daily  

Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused widespread flooding in Qionghai, Hainan province, with 13 towns being inundated to varying degrees. Authorities have mobilized a fleet of boats and vehicles to address the crisis, and have evacuated over 17,000 residents. Another typhoon, Kong-rey, made landfall in Taiwan's Taitung, causing school closures and flight cancellations.

China Takes Precautionary Measures as Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches
2 months, 1 week ago

China Takes Precautionary Measures as Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches

China Daily  

China takes proactive measures against Typhoon Kong-rey, with authorities implementing precautionary measures in coastal regions. The Ministry of Water Resources has convened a meeting to assess the impact of the typhoon and deploy flood-control measures for various water sources. The ministry has sent two work teams to provide assistance and guidance for flood-control efforts, while the National Meteorological Center has …

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Devastate Hainan Province, Claiming Seven Lives
2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Devastate Hainan Province, Claiming Seven Lives

China Daily  

Heavy rainfall and landslides cause widespread devastation in Hainan province, claiming seven lives. The death toll includes a student who fell into a manhole, a mother and son swept away by floodwaters, and three others buried in a mountain landslide. The province has been declared a Level I emergency response for flooding and strong winds, with a Level IV emergency …

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Devastate Hainan Province, Claiming Seven Lives
2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Devastate Hainan Province, Claiming Seven Lives

China Daily  

Heavy rainfall and landslides caused widespread devastation in Hainan province, China, resulting in seven deaths and leaving thousands of people stranded. The 20th typhoon Trami triggered heavy rainfall for 48 hours, leading to extensive flooding and landslides. Rescue efforts are underway to save those trapped in floodwaters and debris.

China activates emergency response to flooding
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China activates emergency response to flooding

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Water Resources on Wednesday issued a Level-IV emergency response to flooding, the lowest among its four-tier system, in five provincial-level regions: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan and Hainan. Affected by Typhoon Bebinca, Typhoon Pulasan and a tropical depression in the South China Sea, it is projected that some medium-sized and minor rivers in the five regions …

China allocates disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong
4 months ago

China allocates disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China Daily  

This photo taken on Sept 7, 2024 shows a view of Puqian township in Wenchang city, South China's Hainan province. BEIJING -- China's top economic planner said on Saturday that 200 million yuan has been allocated from the central budget to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in Hainan and Guangdong provinces. According to the National Development and Reform Commission, …

China's main flood season sees heavier rain
4 months, 1 week ago

China's main flood season sees heavier rain

China Daily  

China's main flood season this year, which saw more precipitation, has come to an end, with the current flood control situation generally stable, according to the Ministry of Water Resources. However, the risk of secondary disasters triggered by intense local rainfall still persists, and typhoons may continue to wreck havoc, it warned in a media release on Monday. Due to …

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions
5 months ago

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions

China Daily  

Residents cross the road in rain in Dongcheng district of Beijing, Aug 9, 2024. BEIJING -- The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Friday activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Beijing and the neighboring Tianjin municipality and Hebei province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has urged regions impacted by heavy rainfall to spare no effort in …

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions
5 months ago

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions

China Daily  

Residents cross the road in rain in Dongcheng district of Beijing, Aug 9, 2024. BEIJING -- The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Friday activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Beijing and the neighboring Tianjin municipality and Hebei province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has urged regions impacted by heavy rainfall to spare no effort in …

Chinese premier urges all-out efforts on flood control, disaster relief
5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese premier urges all-out efforts on flood control, disaster relief

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a relocation site in Zhoumensi town of Zixing city, Central China's Hunan province, Aug 1, 2024. Li visited disaster-hit residents and inspected flood-control work on Thursday in Chenzhou, Central China's Hunan province. CHANGSHA -- Chinese Premier …

Emergency response to geological disasters activated in China's Hunan
5 months, 1 week ago

Emergency response to geological disasters activated in China's Hunan

China Daily  

Rescuers work in Yuelin village of Shouyue town in Hengyang city, Central China's Hunan province, July 28, 2024. BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched a rescue team to Hengyang, a city in Central China's Hunan province, on Sunday after a rain-triggered landslide washed away a village house, resulting in casualties. In its latest update, the provincial emergency command …

China allocates 350 million yuan to support three flood-hit provinces
5 months, 2 weeks ago

China allocates 350 million yuan to support three flood-hit provinces

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a flood-hit area in Baoji city, Northwest China's Shaanxi province. BEIJING -- China's top economic planner said on Sunday that it has allocated 350 million yuan from the central budget to aid disaster relief and restoration efforts in the flood-stricken Henan, Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces. In China, during the peak …

Three Gorges Dam on alert as heavy rain and floods kill 6 in China
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Three Gorges Dam on alert as heavy rain and floods kill 6 in China

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Three Gorges Dam, China’s largest, is on high alert as floods triggered by torrential …

Chinese central government allocates more funds to support disaster relief efforts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese central government allocates more funds to support disaster relief efforts

China Daily  

The Chinese central government on Wednesday allocated an additional 496 million yuan to support disaster relief efforts in nine provincial areas across the country. The fund is designated to assist nine provincial areas in East, Central and South China, including Zhejiang, Hunan, Guizhou and Guangdong, in coping with floods and geological disasters. The release said that the funds would be …

Coordinated response to risks can help boost agricultural resilience
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Coordinated response to risks can help boost agricultural resilience

China Daily  

An automatic sprinkler is in operation in an agricultural demonstration area in Jinan, Shandong province, on Monday. Li Menghan / China Daily The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has launched a level-III emergency response for agricultural relief following severe drought conditions in some parts of China's northern, central and eastern regions, while the Ministry of Finance has allocated 443 …

Rainfall continues to batter southern China
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rainfall continues to batter southern China

China Daily  

Cars pass through a flooded section of the downtown area of Shexian county in Huangshan, Anhui province, on Sunday. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Two people died in a house collapse in a township in the …

Rainfall continues to batter southern China
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rainfall continues to batter southern China

China Daily  

Cars pass through a flooded section of the downtown area of Shexian county in Huangshan, Anhui province, on Sunday. Torrential rainfall continued to lash parts of southern China on Sunday, triggering mudslides and flash floods in provinces such as Jiangxi and Hunan, where more than 10 people died. Two people died in a house collapse in a township in the …

Flood prevention emergency response initiated in nine regions
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood prevention emergency response initiated in nine regions

China Daily  

China has initiated flood prevention emergency response in nine provincial-level regions, in light of the ongoing heavy rainfall and its anticipated continuation until the end of the month, meteorological experts said at an online news conference on Friday. Strong convective weather including hail, thunder, lightning and strong winds is expected to hit areas such as Hubei, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces …

Xi delivers important instructions on flood control and drought relief
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi delivers important instructions on flood control and drought relief

China Daily  

Firefighters prepare to evacuate a flood-stranded resident in Liuzhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, June 19, 2024. Xi Jinping, Chinese president, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, also chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered important instructions on the work to fight floods and droughts. Xi emphasized that as China enters the flood season, …

Emergency flood and drought plans must be primed ready to go
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Emergency flood and drought plans must be primed ready to go

China Daily  

A man paddles a raft along a flooded street in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Tuesday. Given that drought resistance, irrigation and water supply involve multiple departments, water conservancy departments should not only have a full picture of the precipitation forecasts, and river inflow and water storage in reservoirs, but also strengthen communication and consultation with meteorological, agricultural and …

Chinese vice-premier urges intensified emergency rescue, flood response work
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese vice-premier urges intensified emergency rescue, flood response work

China Daily  

Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits the city of Jingzhou to learn about preparations for flood control in the Yangtze River basin, Central China's Hubei province, April 25, 2024. Zhang Guoqing has called for measures to expedite the construction of regional emergency rescue centers, as well …

Chinese vice-premier urges intensified emergency rescue, flood response work
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese vice-premier urges intensified emergency rescue, flood response work

China Daily  

Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits the city of Jingzhou to learn about preparations for flood control in the Yangtze River basin, Central China's Hubei province, April 25, 2024. Zhang Guoqing has called for measures to expedite the construction of regional emergency rescue centers, as well …

CPC leadership studies and arranges work on flood prevention and relief, post-disaster reconstruction
1 year, 4 months ago

CPC leadership studies and arranges work on flood prevention and relief, post-disaster reconstruction

China Daily  

The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held a meeting on Thursday to study and arrange work on flood prevention and relief as well as post-disaster restoration and reconstruction. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, together with all relevant departments, has fulfilled their responsibilities and collaborated with each other, with …

China’s Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in and around Beijing. “As China is still in the main flood season, rainstorms, floods, typhoons and other disasters still occur frequently in many places across …

China's Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown
1 year, 4 months ago

China's Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Vast swath of northeastern China threatened by flooding as rivers rise above warning levels
1 year, 4 months ago

Vast swath of northeastern China threatened by flooding as rivers rise above warning levels

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A vast swath of northeastern China is threatened by flooding as at least 90 rivers have risen above warning levels and 24 have already overflowed their banks, state media reported Tuesday. Parts of China suffer heavy rains and flooding every summer, but this year other areas have also been affected, including the capital, Beijing. China’s deadliest and most …

Hebei commits to rebuilding lives of flood victims
1 year, 4 months ago

Hebei commits to rebuilding lives of flood victims

China Daily  

People conduct disinfection in Nanzhuang Village of Jiulong town, Laishui county, North China's Hebei province, Aug 9, 2023. Hebei province is set to undergo a two-year reconstruction effort following significant damage caused by the recent heavy downpours and flooding. In anticipitation of the next flood season, which usually spans from July to August, the province aims to complete the restoration …

More than 30 dead in China’s torrential rain as record floods claims lives of municipal officials
1 year, 5 months ago

More than 30 dead in China’s torrential rain as record floods claims lives of municipal officials

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Another province, Jilin, has been struck badly as six …

China: 20 dead, 27 missing in flooding around Beijing after days of rain, says state media report
1 year, 5 months ago

China: 20 dead, 27 missing in flooding around Beijing after days of rain, says state media report

India TV News  

Floods in China: As many as 20 people have died while 27 others are missing amid flooding in the mountains surrounding China’s capital Beijing, according to state media’s reports. Relentless heavy rains which stretched into the fourth day have compelled the authorities to evacuate people in vulnerable communities to school gyms, and also shut train stations, state broadcaster CCTV reported …

15 killed by floods in southwestern China as seasonal torrents hit mountain areas
1 year, 6 months ago

15 killed by floods in southwestern China as seasonal torrents hit mountain areas

Associated Press  

BEIJING — At least 15 people have been killed by floods in southwestern China as seasonal torrents hit mountain areas, authorities said Wednesday. Another four people were reported missing by mid-morning in Chongqing, a vast mountainous region of 31 million, almost all of which has now been designated as having flood risk, according to the local government website. In just …

Heavy rain swells rivers, causing floods in much of Thailand
2 years, 3 months ago

Heavy rain swells rivers, causing floods in much of Thailand

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heavy rain in northern, northeastern …

‘Red alert’ in China as drought dries up country’s biggest lake
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Red alert’ in China as drought dries up country’s biggest lake

Al Jazeera  

Water levels on Poyang Lake have plunged after three months of drought with forecasters warning situation could get worse. The central Chinese province of Jiangxi has declared a water supply “red alert” for the first time as a prolonged drought dried up much of the water in the country’s biggest lake. The provincial government said on Friday that water levels …

South China floods force tens of thousands to evacuate
2 years, 6 months ago

South China floods force tens of thousands to evacuate

The Hindu  

Major flooding has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in southern China, with more rain expected. China regularly experiences flooding during the summer months, most frequently in central and southern areas that tend to receive the most rainfall. This year's flooding is the worst in decades in some areas and comes on top of strict COVID-19 regulations …

Heavy flooding, landslides destroy buildings, roads in China
2 years, 6 months ago

Heavy flooding, landslides destroy buildings, roads in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Heavy rainstorms are causing major flooding and landslides in southern China, destroying buildings, crops and roads, and forcing many people to flee their homes. In the Guangxi autonomous region, 145,000 people were relocated to safety and more than 10,000 houses were destroyed, the official Xinhua New Agency reported. Another half million people were affected in neighboring Jiangxi province, …

Death toll in China's Henan flooding mounts to 302
3 years, 5 months ago

Death toll in China's Henan flooding mounts to 302

India Today  

The death toll from last month's unprecedented flash floods triggered by the heaviest rainfall in a thousand years in central China's Henan province has climbed to 302, three times higher than the previous official figures. In Henan province's capital, Zhengzhou -- which was the worst-hit -- a total of 292 people were confirmed dead and 47 still missing, the state-run …

Fresh floods in central China as typhoon heads towards east coast
3 years, 5 months ago

Fresh floods in central China as typhoon heads towards east coast

Al Jazeera  

Clean-up continues in Zhengzhou as firefighters pump water from flooded streets and underground rail system. Villagers were evacuated over makeshift bridges on Friday as floods submerged swaths of central China, and a clean-up began in Zhengzhou where at least 33 people died earlier this week after days of torrential rain. Asked if he was exhausted, Li said: “Yes, but compared …

Flood toll rises in central China, as tens of thousands evacuated
3 years, 5 months ago

Flood toll rises in central China, as tens of thousands evacuated

Al Jazeera  

The weather bureau raises a storm alert for four cities in the north of Henan to the highest level as record-breaking rain triggers heavy floods. The provincial weather bureau on Thursday raised the storm alert to red for four cities in the north of Henan – Xinxiang, Anyang, Hebi and Jiaozuo – the highest tier of a four-step colour-coded weather …

郑州暴雨 河南防汛应急响应级别提升为Ⅰ级
3 years, 5 months ago

郑州暴雨 河南防汛应急响应级别提升为Ⅰ级

China Daily  

7月17日以来，河南出现持续性强降水天气，全省大部出现暴雨、大暴雨，强降水主要集中在西部、北部和中部地区，郑州、焦作、新乡等10地市出现特大暴雨。 7月20日，郑州市航海路东三环附近街道竖立起“危险”标识。 A total of 12 people have been killed in the torrential rains in the downtown area of Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of central China's Henan province, the local government said. 河南省政府表示，截至目前，暴雨已造成郑州市区12人死亡，当地已转移避险约10万人。7月18日18时至21日0时，郑州累积平均降水量达449毫米。 【知识点】 从气象上来说，24小时降水量（24-hour precipitation）为50毫米或以上的雨称为“暴雨”（rainstorm/ downpour/ torrential rain）。特大暴雨是一种灾害性天气（disastrous weather），往往造成“洪涝灾害”（flood），在山区还会引发“山体滑坡”（landslide）和“泥石流”（debris flow）。Landslide（山体滑坡）是暴雨使山体不堪重负，由山体薄弱地带断开整体下滑，而debris flow（泥石流）是暴雨使沙土石达到水饱和，在重力的作用下液化的泥沙石向低洼处流动。 Zhengzhou received average precipitation of 457.5 mm within 24 hours to 5 pm Tuesday, the highest daily rainfall …

What\'s behind China\'s record floods?
4 years, 4 months ago

What\'s behind China\'s record floods?

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing: China has touted its massive dam network as a remedy for its devastating annual floods, but record deluges have once again killed hundreds of people and submerged thousands of homes this year. From June to early August, around 30 billion cubic metres of floodwater were intercepted by dams and reservoirs in Asia's longest river, the Yangtze, mitigating flooding downstream …

What's Behind China's Record Floods? Explained
4 years, 4 months ago

What's Behind China's Record Floods? Explained

News 18  

China has touted its massive dam network as a remedy for its devastating annual floods, but record deluges have once again killed hundreds of people and submerged thousands of homes this year. From June to early August, around 30 billion cubic metres of floodwater were intercepted by dams and reservoirs in Asia's longest river, the Yangtze, mitigating flooding downstream in …

People stranded on rooftops by rain, flooding in China
4 years, 4 months ago

People stranded on rooftops by rain, flooding in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Authorities deployed helicopters in western China on Tuesday to rescue people stranded by flooding as heavy rain swelled the Yangtze and other rivers to dangerous levels, state media reported. Landslides backed up a river, trapping 48 people on rooftops in Longnan city in the southern part of Gansu province, according to The Paper, an online news portal. In …

China\'s mighty Yangtze nears crest again, new floods feared
4 years, 5 months ago

China\'s mighty Yangtze nears crest again, new floods feared

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing: Engorged with more heavy rains, China’s mighty Yangtze River is cresting again, bringing fears of further destruction as seasonal floods that already have left more than 140 people dead or missing have grown in force since last month. The official Xinhua News Agency said the rate of flow in the reservoir behind the dam would hit a record for …

China blows up dam as death toll from flooding rises
4 years, 5 months ago

China blows up dam as death toll from flooding rises

LA Times  

Water flows out from sluices at the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River near Yichang in central China’s Hubei Province on Friday, July 17, 2020. Authorities in central China blew up a dam Sunday to release the surging waters behind it amid widespread flooding across the country that has claimed scores of lives. Last week, the gargantuan Three Gorges …

First a coronavirus epicenter. Now, China’s Wuhan battles floods
4 years, 5 months ago

First a coronavirus epicenter. Now, China’s Wuhan battles floods

Live Mint  

The central Chinese city of Wuhan and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang declared red alerts on Friday as heavy rain threatened to swell rivers and lakes and bring more disruption across the countryside and to global commerce. Wuhan, on the banks of the Yangtze river where the novel coronavirus emerged late last year, warned residents to take precautions …

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