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Dozens dead in severe China floods | DW News

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China has reported more deaths from devastating flooding in the south of the country. Extreme weather is battering parts of China, causing floods, triggering evacuations, and prompting rescue operations. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China

BEIJING: Pasukan penyelamat terus menjalankan operasi mencari mangsa yang terselamat di kawasan dilanda banjir di China selepas ribut kuat mengorbankan 21 nyawa, menyebabkan puluhan sungai melimpah dan empangan takungan pecah. Di wilayah selatan Guangxi, sekurang-kurangnya enam orang dilaporkan maut manakala lebih 130,000 penduduk dipindahkan berikutan hujan lebat berterusan dan banjir besar akibat Taufan Maysak. Pihak ... Read more The post Lebih 130,000 dipindahkan akibat banjir di China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears

LIULAN, China: Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

China storms leave 17 dead as rescuers search for survivors

Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday as residents began cleaning up their devastated homes, after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst. The post China storms leave 17 dead as rescuers search for survivors appeared first on Vanguard News.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead

Eight people have died and one remains missing after rainstorms and tornadoes hit central China, while rescue parties in the south are continuing to evacuate residents amid flood warnings. Meteorologists warn that China faces “complex” flood prevention challenges this year, with heavy rain, typhoons, flooding and other geological disasters happening across the country. Parts of the central province of Hubei were hit with strong winds and rain on Monday night, according to the provincial...

Hi China

· Jul 10, 2026

Firefighters become a human bridge to save trapped residents

Shoulders became steps, backs became a bridge. After severe flooding hit Guigang City, south China's Guangxi, firefighters from Liuzhou rushed in to rescue three stranded residents, including two pregnant women who urgently needed medical care. #EverydayHero

Independent Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

China battered by extreme weather: Floods, tornadoes & landslides kills over 20, videos capture destruction

Torrential rain and tornadoes killed at least twenty people across China. Over 330 others sustained injuries from extreme weather events in several provinces. A landslide in Gansu Province buried thirty-three people, with twelve still missing. Record rainfall triggered severe flooding in Guangxi, affecting over 93,000 residents. President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts for rescue and disaster relief operations.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Southern China reels from storm floods

Beijing, July 9: A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused...

The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Death toll from China storms at 15, hundreds injured

Death toll from China storms at 15, hundreds injured

BERNAMA

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· Jun 29, 2026

World : 13 Injured, No Deaths In 5.5-magnitude Quake In Southwest China's Sichuan

CHENGDU (China), June 29 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- No deaths were reported and 13 people sustained minor injuries as of 3:30 am Monday after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Gaoxian County in Yibin City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Monday, reported Xinhua.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China

Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China

Vision Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Guangxi Floods Devastate Zoo, Leave Thousands of Dead Pigs Floating at Submerged Farm

Days of torrential rain and reservoir failures in China’s Guangxi region have left widespread destruction, affecting not only tens of thousands of residents but also wildlife and livestock. A zoo in Guigang lost more than 100 animals after rising waters overwhelmed the facility, while a flooded pig farm in Binyang County saw thousands of pigs []

UrduPoint

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· Jul 5, 2026

Three killed in torrential rain in northeast China's Liaoning

Three killed in torrential rain in northeast China's Liaoning

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 11, 2026

Myanmar hit with floods

Myanmar hit with floods

The Watchers

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· Jul 13, 2026

Severe floods hit eastern and northern China after Typhoon Bavi’s double landfall

Typhoon Bavi battered eastern China after making two landfalls in Zhejiang Province late Saturday, July 11, 2026. More than 2.68 million people were relocated in Zhejiang alone ahead of landfall, while rainfall exceeded 300 mm (12 inches) in some areas. As the system moved northward, severe flooding submerged roads under more than 2 m (6.6 feet) of water in parts of Hebei, stranded approximately 1 800 people and disrupted railway services in Liaoning, while 46 rivers nationwide exceeded warning levels. Source

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

China Floods: Death Toll Rises to 39 After Tropical Storm Maysak Triggers Deadly Dam Breach

Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak. Most of the deaths were related to the breach of a dam in the city of Nanning, which claimed 26 lives, said Ding Wei, the city's vice mayor, at a news briefing.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

China floods kill 39 in Guangxi as nine remain missing

China floods kill 39 in Guangxi as nine remain missing

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 7, 2026

4 Dead, 8 Missing After Heavy Rains Hit Guangxi Region in Southern China

4 Dead, 8 Missing After Heavy Rains Hit Guangxi Region in Southern China

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Floods, reservoir breach kill 39 in southern China

Casualties reported across Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region which borders Vietnam

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 13, 2026

Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland

Severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Bavi has inundated parts of northern China’s Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province, submerging roads, sweeping away vehicles and leaving residents swimming, paddleboarding and even wake surfing through flooded streets, according to reports. In Kuancheng county, Hebei, floodwaters rose to more than two metres on some roads, according to a [] The post Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

चीनमा बाढी र पहिरोको कहर

बेइजिङ। चीनका विभिन्न क्षेत्रमा आएको भीषण वर्षा, बाढी, आँधीबेहरी र पहिरोका कारण कम्तीमा ३८ जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ भने उद्धारकर्मीहरूले अझै प्रभावित क्षेत्रमा बेपत्ताको खोजी जारी राखेका छन्। अधिकारीहरूले आगामी दिनमा पनि वर्षा जारी रहने चेतावनी दिँदै जलाशय, नदी र तटबन्ध उच्च जोखिममा रहेको बताएका छन्। टाइफुन मेसाकका कारण परेको अविरल वर्षापछि दक्षिणी गुआङ्सी क्षेत्रमा []

Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

China evacuates stranded students after Guangxi floods

Chinese state media CCTV aired footage of rescue crews evacuating students and staff from flooded schools in Guigang, in the southwestern region of Guangxi, after days of heavy rainfall left parts of the education district inundated. #china #floods #guangxi #guangxi #rescue

India TV News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Over 22,000 people affected, train services suspended as first wave of floods hits Assam

The first spell of floods this monsoon has begun taking a heavy toll in Assam, with more than 22,000 people affected across six districts after days of relentless rainfall in the state and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, as per officials. Rising water levels have not only inundated villages and farmland but have also disrupted rail connectivity after a railway bridge suffered severe erosion, forcing authorities to suspend train operations on a key route until further notice. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 22,124 people have been impacted by the floods in Dhemaji, Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Chirang, Lakhimpur and Kokrajhar districts. Dhemaji has emerged as the worst-hit district, where 15,483 people are battling the impact of rising floodwaters.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa 

A heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds has caused widespread destruction in several communities within Dutse metropolis and its environs in Jigawa State. The affected areas include Gida Dubu, Takur Site, Mobile, Kudi, Dan Masara, Kwaimawa, and other parts of the state capital. DAILY POST observed that, the heavy rainfall and windstorm destroyed fences, blew [] Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa

Daily Finland

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· Jul 12, 2026

6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub

At least six people were killed and six others injured after a part of a three-story residential building collapsed amid heavy rains in Cameroon's commercial hub of Douala, authorities said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The building, located in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood, collapsed overnight into Saturday. In a statement, the Douala City Council said three of the victims were children and the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Rescue and debris-clearing teams continued search and recovery operations while engineers assessed nearby buildings for potential structural risks. Heavy rains lashed Douala from Thursday through Saturday, triggering flooding in several neighborhoods and disrupting business activities across the city. Earlier this week, Cameroon's Ministry of Transport warned of heavy rainfall in five regions, including the Littoral Region, where Douala is located, citing the risks of flooding and landslides.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Heavy floods submerge roads in northern China as Bavi weakens to tropical storm

Videos on social media ​showed people swimming along neighborhood streets China's northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province following severe flooding.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Death toll of landslide in northwestern China rises to 21 as rescue operations conclude

The death toll from a landslide in northwestern China rose to 21, state media have reported Wednesday, following the conclusion of rescue operations at the scene.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Central Region floods kill 18, displace dozens

A total of 18 deaths have so far been recorded following torrential rains that swept across 13 districts within the Central region over the weekend. Also 58 buildings have collapsed due to the heavy rains and floods. The Central Regional Director of NADMO, Mr Kwesi Dawood, said the deaths were caused by flooding, drowning, fallen The post Central Region floods kill 18, displace dozens appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Thirteen injured after earthquake strikes southwest China’s Sichuan Province

Beijing, June 29 (SANA) Thirteen people were injured after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Gaoxian County in Yibin city, Sichuan Province, in southwest China on Monday, local authorities said. According to Xinhua News Agency, all of the injuries were minor. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment, while 196 people were evacuated as emergency response []

ABC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm

A southern Chinese region is reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain on Wednesday from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Heavy rain leaves trail of damage in Chungcheong, North Jeolla

Heavy rain pounding the Chungcheong and North Jeolla provinces toppled trees and flooded roads Wednesday, with damage reported across the affected areas. A total of 25 cases of facility damage had been reported as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Of these, 22 involved public facilities, including 11 fallen trees, two flooded roads, two drainage failures, two flooded underground spaces, tw

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 8, 2026

900 Snakes Escape After Massive Floods

VCG / VCG via Getty ImagesNearly 900 snakes have escaped from a farm in China after it flooded during Typhoon Maysak. At least 17 people have died, with more than 331 injured, after powerful storms carrying 160mph winds tore through parts of southern and central China, ripping apart homes, overturning vehicles, and damaging farmland. More than 4,800 houses were damaged. In the southern region of Guangxi, at least six people were killed in severe flooding that also saw around 900 snakes escape from a snake farm that was washed away, state-owned media Red Star News reported. Videos showed residents wading through knee-deep floodwaters to capture the escaped snakes. One villager was hospitalized after being bitten, while around a dozen locals joined forces to round up the reptiles. Officials said most of the escapees were harmless water snakes and rat snakes, but the group also included several highly venomous cobras.Read it at ABC AustraliaRead more at The Daily Beast.

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

China tornadoes wreak havoc as typhoon looms offshore

Powerful winds have devastated parts of China's Hubei province and left at least 11 people dead, all while the country braces for monster Typhoon Ravi.

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