The Xiaolangdi Dam releases floodwaters in Jiyuan, Henan province on July 6. Heavy rains have wreaked havoc across China. Photo: Zuma Press/DPA
Explainer |
Why are the floods so severe in China this year?
- Worst flooding in decades has affected more than 37 million people and left 141 dead or missing
- Climate change and developments that have reduced the size of freshwater lakes have contributed, according to experts
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Extreme weather in China
The Xiaolangdi Dam releases floodwaters in Jiyuan, Henan province on July 6. Heavy rains have wreaked havoc across China. Photo: Zuma Press/DPA
