Millions at risk of flooding in China's Guangdong province due to heavy rains

A heavy weekend storm has caused flooding and landslides in southern China, resulting in at least four confirmed deaths and over 100,000 evacuations. The floods coincide with a new report stating that over a quarter of a billion people in China are at risk of being affected by rising water levels due to urbanization and population growth.

According to the reports, heavy rainfall has been occurring in China's Guangdong province since last week, leading to rising water levels in major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs. The Xijiang and Beijiang river basins are of particular concern as sections of these rivers and tributaries have reached alarming levels with a one-in-50-year likelihood of occurring. Local weather officials have described the situation as dire and have called for urgent action to prepare for potential natural disasters.