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Floodwaters Sweep Away Vehicles in China After Powerful Storm
Eyewitness video shows floodwaters sweeping away vehicles in China’s northern Hebei province after Typhoon Bavi, the country’s strongest storm this year. Authorities have warned of torrential rain and heightened flood risks across several provinces after roads were submerged by severe flooding. #China
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Latestly.com
· Jul 13, 2026
China Floods: Cars Swept Away by Floodwaters in Chengde After Typhoon Bavi Brings Heavy Rain (Video)
Floodwaters swept away cars in Chengde, Hebei province, after Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern China, eyewitness video released on Sunday (July 12) showed. The storm, described as the most powerful to strike mainland China this year, affected densely populated cities and tested the country’s response to extreme weather conditions.
Reuters
· Jul 13, 2026
Floodwaters carry vehicles away in China
Floodwaters carried cars away in Chengde, Hebei province as Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast and violent winds to the area's densely populated cities, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather. #china #typhoonbavi #chengde #extremeweather #flood
Hi China
· Jun 24, 2026
Herders form a lifeline as flash flood traps SUV
A sudden flash flood struck the mountains of Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, trapping an SUV in rushing water. In a tense rescue, local herders used ropes to create a human lifeline and helped those stranded reach safety. #EverydayHero
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 26, 2026
Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih
KUALA LANGAT: Banjir yang melanda Kampung Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini sejak semalam akibat ban Sungai Langat pecah mulai surut. Malah, jalan-jalan utama di kawasan berkenaan sudah pun kembali boleh dilalui kenderaan-kenderaan kecil dan motosikal. Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Selangor, Ashrul Riezal Asbar berkata, laporan pemantauan bomba ... Read more The post Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Al Arabiya English
· 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
Voice of Nigeria
· 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.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Heavy morning downpour submerges luxury vehicles in Tse Addo floods, Video
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· Jul 6, 2026
China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir
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· Jul 9, 2026
Tips Safe For Driving, Riding On Flooded Roads During Heavy Rains
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· Jul 11, 2026
Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village
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· Jul 9, 2026
BYD convoys enter deep China flood zones for relief despite executive safety warnings
BYD convoys consisting of Denza and Fang Cheng Bao vehicles enter deep China flood zones for emergency relief despite corporate battery warnings. The post BYD convoys enter deep China flood zones for relief despite executive safety warnings appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee
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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
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 27, 2026
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BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 9, 2026
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ABC7 New York
· Jul 6, 2026
Powerful storms, deluge of rain lead to flooding, toppled trees and power outages
Powerful storms, deluge of rain lead to flooding, toppled trees and power outages
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
Typhoon causes severe flooding in southern China
Rescue efforts are underway after Typhoon Maysak has caused severe flooding in southern China. State media reports that authorities have raised its flood control response to the highest level.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 9, 2026
Southern China reels from storm floods
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm
Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm
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· Jul 7, 2026
Umahi: Coastal Highway Is Addressing Flooding, Not Causing It
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Millions evacuated in China as severe flooding traps villagers and sweeps cars away
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Related coverage for "Floodwaters Sweep Away Vehicles in China After Powerful Storm": Latestly.com — China Floods: Cars Swept Away by Floodwaters in Chengde After Typhoon Bavi Brings Heavy Rain (Video). Reuters — Floodwaters carry vehicles away in China. Hi China — Herders form a lifeline as flash flood traps SUV. Utusan Malaysia — Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih. Al Arabiya English — Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China. Voice of Nigeria — Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland. Yen.com.gh — Heavy morning downpour submerges luxury vehicles in Tse Addo floods, Video. The Suburban — flooding damage. South China Morning Post — China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir. India Today — Flash floods after heavy rain drag two cars into drain, terrifying video surfaces. NDTV — Tips Safe For Driving, Riding On Flooded Roads During Heavy Rains. Twitchy — Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village. CarNewsChina.com — BYD convoys enter deep China flood zones for relief despite executive safety warnings. Al Bawaba — Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee. ABC News — Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm. Al Jazeera English — Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater. BusinessWorld Online — Flashfloods sweep through Bangsamoro municipalities. ABC7 New York — Powerful storms, deluge of rain lead to flooding, toppled trees and power outages . CNN — Typhoon causes severe flooding in southern China. The Rising Nepal — Southern China reels from storm floods. Sweden Herald — Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm. Arise News — Umahi: Coastal Highway Is Addressing Flooding, Not Causing It. The New Zealand Herald — Mt Albert homes flooded after contractors hit water main during roadworks. Borneo Bulletin — Alpacas, zebras on the loose after floods hit south China zoo. Vision Times — Thousands of Students Stranded as Severe Flooding Sweeps Southern China. Kuwait Times — Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. Sky News — Millions evacuated in China as severe flooding traps villagers and sweeps cars away . The korea Herald News — Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate


