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The July 2021 floods that ripped through China’s central Henan province continue to wreak havoc on the lives of local residents, particularly in the agriculture sector. Three months after the devastation, farmers are still struggling to recover from the loss of crops and their source of income. Experts say the disaster will bring home at the grass roots level the causes of extreme weather events.
At least five people have died and 120,000 people evacuated after days of heavy downpour led to floods and landslides in the Chinese province of Shanxi. Since the start of October, the northern province has reported more than five times its usual rainfall, resulting in the destruction of dams and rail lines. Shanxi’s department of emergency management said on October 10, 2021, that 1.75 million people had been affected, and more than 17,000 buildings had collapsed. Provincial authorities have allocated 50 million yuan (US$7.8 million) to help with flood control and relief work. Tents, folding beds and other supplies were distributed to residents affected by the floods.
At least five people have died and 120,000 people evacuated after days of heavy downpour led to floods and landslides in the Chinese province of Shanxi. Since the start of October, the northern province has reported more than five times its usual rainfall, resulting in the destruction of dams and rail lines. Shanxi’s department of emergency management said on October 10, 2021, that 1.75 million people had been affected, and more than 17,000 buildings had collapsed. Provincial authorities have allocated 50 million yuan (US$7.8 million) to help with flood control and relief work. Tents, folding beds and other supplies were distributed to residents affected by the floods.
Firefighters evacuated 31 people on October 5, 2021, after a rainstorm submerged roads in Wanning, a city on China’s island province of Hainan. More than 60 homes were flooded but no casualties were reported, according to local media.
Firefighters evacuated 31 people on October 5, 2021, after a rainstorm submerged roads in Wanning, a city on China’s island province of Hainan. More than 60 homes were flooded but no casualties were reported, according to local media.
Streets and buildings were submerged by floodwaters in Xunyang in northwestern China on September 28, 2021, after heavy torrential rains lashed the area in Shaanxi province. Firefighters and army troops have been helping as more than 7,000 people were forced to evacuate. Xunyang is home to about 450,000 residents.
Streets and buildings were submerged by floodwaters in Xunyang in northwestern China on September 28, 2021, after heavy torrential rains lashed the area in Shaanxi province. Firefighters and army troops have been helping as more than 7,000 people were forced to evacuate. Xunyang is home to about 450,000 residents.
Torrential rains have been battering China’s Henan province since September 23, 2021. Many low-lying urban areas and villages were flooded, including a secondary school in the city of Pingdingshan, where about 3,000 pupils trapped in the school building had to be rescued. The central Chinese province was also inundated by historic rainfall in July storm that killed at least 71 and affected more than 11 million people.
Torrential rains have been battering China’s Henan province since September 23, 2021. Many low-lying urban areas and villages were flooded, including a secondary school in the city of Pingdingshan, where about 3,000 pupils trapped in the school building had to be rescued. The central Chinese province was also inundated by historic rainfall in July storm that killed at least 71 and affected more than 11 million people.
China’s Henan province has been battered by heavy rains since September 23, 2021, flooding several low-lying urban areas and villages. In Nanzhao county, the storm has killed one person and left two people missing, forcing the evacuation of more than 4,000 villagers. The province was also inundated by historic rainfalls earlier in July, killing at least 71 and affecting more than 11 million people.
China’s Henan province has been battered by heavy rains since September 23, 2021, flooding several low-lying urban areas and villages. In Nanzhao county, the storm has killed one person and left two people missing, forcing the evacuation of more than 4,000 villagers. The province was also inundated by historic rainfalls earlier in July, killing at least 71 and affecting more than 11 million people.
Heavy torrential rains continued to hit China over the weekend of August 28-29, 2021, including in the northwestern province of Shaanxi where rainfall triggered widespread flooding and landslides. More than 23,000 people had to be evacuated to safety, and in some parts of the sprawling municipality of Chongqing, in southwestern China, water levels reportedly rose at a speed of about 30-40cm (12-15 inches) per hour. A provincial highway was flooded in the municipality’s Hechuan district, and its Chengkou county reported the highest maximum peak flow in 20 years on the Ren River. Local authorities activated their highest-level flood control response on August 29.
Heavy torrential rains continued to hit China over the weekend of August 28-29, 2021, including in the northwestern province of Shaanxi where rainfall triggered widespread flooding and landslides. More than 23,000 people had to be evacuated to safety, and in some parts of the sprawling municipality of Chongqing, in southwestern China, water levels reportedly rose at a speed of about 30-40cm (12-15 inches) per hour. A provincial highway was flooded in the municipality’s Hechuan district, and its Chengkou county reported the highest maximum peak flow in 20 years on the Ren River. Local authorities activated their highest-level flood control response on August 29.
Heavy rain fell across China over the weekend of August 21-22, 2021. Affected areas included the central province of Henan, where serious flooding last month killed more than 300 people. But, forecasts from China’s National Meteorological Centre indicate this latest deluge is unlikely to prove as deadly.
Heavy rain fell across China over the weekend of August 21-22, 2021. Affected areas included the central province of Henan, where serious flooding last month killed more than 300 people. But, forecasts from China’s National Meteorological Centre indicate this latest deluge is unlikely to prove as deadly.
Thousands of cars have been abandoned in a car park in China’s Henan province awaiting disposal. The vehicles in this car “cemetery” were damaged during the catastrophic flooding in July that killed more than 300 people and inundated villages and cities across central China.
Thousands of cars have been abandoned in a car park in China’s Henan province awaiting disposal. The vehicles in this car “cemetery” were damaged during the catastrophic flooding in July that killed more than 300 people and inundated villages and cities across central China.
China is launching an investigation into the catastrophic floods in July in the central province of Henan as provincial authorities on August 2, 2021, revised the death toll upwards to 302. Among the fatalities were 292 who died in the provincial capital Zhengzhou after the area was hit by torrential rains on July 17. The new figure is three times the 99 dead reported on July 29.
China is launching an investigation into the catastrophic floods in July in the central province of Henan as provincial authorities on August 2, 2021, revised the death toll upwards to 302. Among the fatalities were 292 who died in the provincial capital Zhengzhou after the area was hit by torrential rains on July 17. The new figure is three times the 99 dead reported on July 29.
A mechanic in China’s Henan province has been hailed a hero for rescuing 71 people aboard two buses that became stranded during the July floods in the city of Gongyi. Liu Songfeng from a nearby town used a bulldozer to ferry the passengers to safety.
A mechanic in China’s Henan province has been hailed a hero for rescuing 71 people aboard two buses that became stranded during the July floods in the city of Gongyi. Liu Songfeng from a nearby town used a bulldozer to ferry the passengers to safety.
The city of Zhengzhou in Central China's Henan Province has recorded the heaviest rainfall in 60 years.
The city of Zhengzhou in Central China's Henan Province has recorded the heaviest rainfall in 60 years.
Footage of damaged cars including Mercedes-Benz models outside a luxury car retailer as well as other vehicles strewn across roads has emerged following deadly flooding in Zhengzhou, a city in central China. The images were captured on July 24, 2021, by a drone flying over the city still reeling from the damage after floods were triggered by days of torrential rainfall. The death toll in Henan province, where Zhengzhou is located, has climbed to 56 people with another five still reported as missing, according to state media.
Footage of damaged cars including Mercedes-Benz models outside a luxury car retailer as well as other vehicles strewn across roads has emerged following deadly flooding in Zhengzhou, a city in central China. The images were captured on July 24, 2021, by a drone flying over the city still reeling from the damage after floods were triggered by days of torrential rainfall. The death toll in Henan province, where Zhengzhou is located, has climbed to 56 people with another five still reported as missing, according to state media.
Over the past several days, the heaviest rains in decades have caused massive floods throughout Henan, starting in the provincial capital of Zhengzhou before wreaking havoc in other cities and towns. China is redoubling efforts to help the central province of Henan recover from floods that have left at least 56 dead. But the typhoon that largely contributed to the deluge is fast approaching other parts of the country.
Over the past several days, the heaviest rains in decades have caused massive floods throughout Henan, starting in the provincial capital of Zhengzhou before wreaking havoc in other cities and towns. China is redoubling efforts to help the central province of Henan recover from floods that have left at least 56 dead. But the typhoon that largely contributed to the deluge is fast approaching other parts of the country.
Dramatic footage has been released showing a baby being rescued from a collapsed building in Zhengzhou city during flooding in Henan province on July 21, 2021. The infant girl was buried in debris for one day and one night before being freed. Local media reported that the baby’s mother died in the tragedy and that the child is in hospital in stable condition. Henan province has been hit with severe flooding, affecting more than 3 million people and leaving at least 51 people dead.
Dramatic footage has been released showing a baby being rescued from a collapsed building in Zhengzhou city during flooding in Henan province on July 21, 2021. The infant girl was buried in debris for one day and one night before being freed. Local media reported that the baby’s mother died in the tragedy and that the child is in hospital in stable condition. Henan province has been hit with severe flooding, affecting more than 3 million people and leaving at least 51 people dead.
The official death toll from devastating floods that struck China’s central province of Henan was raised to 33 on July 22, 2021. Local authorities also said that more than 3 million people have been affected by the severe weather, which slammed the provincial capital Zhengzhou. Flooding caused by record rainfall over several days has started to recede, but residents have limited access to clean water, food, electricity as they cope with the devastation in their city.
The official death toll from devastating floods that struck China’s central province of Henan was raised to 33 on July 22, 2021. Local authorities also said that more than 3 million people have been affected by the severe weather, which slammed the provincial capital Zhengzhou. Flooding caused by record rainfall over several days has started to recede, but residents have limited access to clean water, food, electricity as they cope with the devastation in their city.
Residents of Zhengzhou city were rescued from their homes three days after heavy rains flooded China’s central Henan province. They had been trapped without electricity, water or food. The storms have killed at least 33 people and affected more than 3 million across the province, according to local authorities.
Residents of Zhengzhou city were rescued from their homes three days after heavy rains flooded China’s central Henan province. They had been trapped without electricity, water or food. The storms have killed at least 33 people and affected more than 3 million across the province, according to local authorities.
Low-lying areas in Anyang, a city in the northern part of China’s central province of Henan, remain flooded after days of heavy rain, starting July 17, 2021. Train service through the area has been severely disrupted with long delays.
Low-lying areas in Anyang, a city in the northern part of China’s central province of Henan, remain flooded after days of heavy rain, starting July 17, 2021. Train service through the area has been severely disrupted with long delays.
At least 25 deaths caused by heavy rain and severe flooding in China’s central province of Henan had been confirmed as of July 21, 2021. The severe weather that started on July 17 is also blamed for displacing at least 1.2 million people in the province, where more rain is expected to fall in the next few days, according to the Henan Meteorological Department. Clean-up and relief efforts are under way, focused on the city of Zhengzhou. The provincial capital located near mountains and the flood-prone Yellow River, is one of the worst-hit areas.
At least 25 deaths caused by heavy rain and severe flooding in China’s central province of Henan had been confirmed as of July 21, 2021. The severe weather that started on July 17 is also blamed for displacing at least 1.2 million people in the province, where more rain is expected to fall in the next few days, according to the Henan Meteorological Department. Clean-up and relief efforts are under way, focused on the city of Zhengzhou. The provincial capital located near mountains and the flood-prone Yellow River, is one of the worst-hit areas.
Dozens of vehicles were left in a pile-up on a motorway in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou after they were caught up in flooding triggered by record rainfall in the area. As of July 21, 2021, at least 25 deaths had been linked to the severe weather that started on July 17 in the central province of Henan. At least 1.2 million people have also been displaced in the region, as weather forecasters warned about more heavy rain on the way.
Dozens of vehicles were left in a pile-up on a motorway in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou after they were caught up in flooding triggered by record rainfall in the area. As of July 21, 2021, at least 25 deaths had been linked to the severe weather that started on July 17 in the central province of Henan. At least 1.2 million people have also been displaced in the region, as weather forecasters warned about more heavy rain on the way.
Passengers trapped in a subway are among at least 18 people killed in widespread flooding that hit China’s central Henan province on July 20, 2021. Video showed people trapped in carriages and on platforms in the provincial capital, Zhengzhou, by the flooding caused when nearly a year’s worth of rain fell over three days starting July 17. At least a dozen of those killed were people trapped in train carriages and on platforms. About 200,000 people have been displaced in the province. Local authorities have also warned about a 20-metre (66ft) breach in the Yihetan dam in the city of Luoyang, saying that the structure "could collapse at any time". Some viewers may find images in this video disturbing.
Passengers trapped in a subway are among at least 18 people killed in widespread flooding that hit China’s central Henan province on July 20, 2021. Video showed people trapped in carriages and on platforms in the provincial capital, Zhengzhou, by the flooding caused when nearly a year’s worth of rain fell over three days starting July 17. At least a dozen of those killed were people trapped in train carriages and on platforms. About 200,000 people have been displaced in the province. Local authorities have also warned about a 20-metre (66ft) breach in the Yihetan dam in the city of Luoyang, saying that the structure "could collapse at any time". Some viewers may find images in this video disturbing.
Days of torrential rains in central China’s Henan province have caused flooding that killed at least 12 people. Among the dead are subway train passengers in the provincial capital, according to a July 20, 2021, statement from the government of Zhengzhou city. The record-breaking rainfall has also forced the relocation of about 100,000 residents to safer areas. Images emerged of people standing in flooded carriages, before they were reportedly rescued through a hole in the carriage roof.
Days of torrential rains in central China’s Henan province have caused flooding that killed at least 12 people. Among the dead are subway train passengers in the provincial capital, according to a July 20, 2021, statement from the government of Zhengzhou city. The record-breaking rainfall has also forced the relocation of about 100,000 residents to safer areas. Images emerged of people standing in flooded carriages, before they were reportedly rescued through a hole in the carriage roof.
Days of torrential rain continued to inundate southwestern China, with more likely on the way. According to Xinhua, more than 120,000 residents have been affected by heavy floods in Sichuan province, causing an estimated 176 million yuan (US$27 million) in damages since July 9, 2021.
Days of torrential rain continued to inundate southwestern China, with more likely on the way. According to Xinhua, more than 120,000 residents have been affected by heavy floods in Sichuan province, causing an estimated 176 million yuan (US$27 million) in damages since July 9, 2021.
Multiple parts of China have been hit by floods and mudslides after a round of torrential rains hit the country in early July 2021. In southwestern Sichuan province, a major mudslide damaged homes and killed livestock, sparking the evacuation of more than 1,000 residents. China has been on high alert since severe floodings hit the region in 2020, with flood-response and rescue drills carried out ahead of the May rainy season.
Multiple parts of China have been hit by floods and mudslides after a round of torrential rains hit the country in early July 2021. In southwestern Sichuan province, a major mudslide damaged homes and killed livestock, sparking the evacuation of more than 1,000 residents. China has been on high alert since severe floodings hit the region in 2020, with flood-response and rescue drills carried out ahead of the May rainy season.
Heavy rainfall across China has caused at least 21 rivers to flood. Across the country, firefighters have been dispatched for evacuation operations, and to rescue people from their homes and often rowing them to safety. On June 21, 2021, China’s Ministry of Water Resources issued a call for flood-prevention efforts and for communities to prepare for heavy rainfall that may persist in southern China until August.
Heavy rainfall across China has caused at least 21 rivers to flood. Across the country, firefighters have been dispatched for evacuation operations, and to rescue people from their homes and often rowing them to safety. On June 21, 2021, China’s Ministry of Water Resources issued a call for flood-prevention efforts and for communities to prepare for heavy rainfall that may persist in southern China until August.
Intense rainfall has caused water levels in parts of China’s Yangtze River and its tributaries to rise close to dangerous levels. Chinese authorities are on high alert, with flood response and rescue operation drills under way to prepare for the upcoming flood season. In China’s central Hunan province, Baishui town in Yongzhou flooded on May 20, 2021 after being battered by heavy rains.
Intense rainfall has caused water levels in parts of China’s Yangtze River and its tributaries to rise close to dangerous levels. Chinese authorities are on high alert, with flood response and rescue operation drills under way to prepare for the upcoming flood season. In China’s central Hunan province, Baishui town in Yongzhou flooded on May 20, 2021 after being battered by heavy rains.
Satellite imagery analysis by artificial intelligence platform MioTech shows how China's worst floods in decades have damaged the country. Intense rainfall and severe flooding has battered China since early June 2020. The natural disaster has left more than 4,000 people dead and 14 million homeless. It has also tested the strength of the Three Gorges Dam, which spans the Yangtze River.
Satellite imagery analysis by artificial intelligence platform MioTech shows how China's worst floods in decades have damaged the country. Intense rainfall and severe flooding has battered China since early June 2020. The natural disaster has left more than 4,000 people dead and 14 million homeless. It has also tested the strength of the Three Gorges Dam, which spans the Yangtze River.
A clean-up operation was under way after heavy rains hit Zhouqu county of Gansu province in northwest China, affecting more than 60,000 residents.
A clean-up operation was under way after heavy rains hit Zhouqu county of Gansu province in northwest China, affecting more than 60,000 residents.
China’s Three Gorges Dam is facing record high levels of flooding according to Chinese state media. The Yangtze River, which passes through the dam, has flooded several times this year already amid heavy rains. The waterway’s lower reaches are still recovering from heavy flooding in July that affected a large part of southeastern China.
China’s Three Gorges Dam is facing record high levels of flooding according to Chinese state media. The Yangtze River, which passes through the dam, has flooded several times this year already amid heavy rains. The waterway’s lower reaches are still recovering from heavy flooding in July that affected a large part of southeastern China.
China’s longest river, the Yangtze, and several of its tributaries rose to dangerous levels after days of heavy rain. The southwestern province of Sichuan, which includes a major upstream section of the Yangtze, raised its flood emergency response to the highest level for the first time on August 18, 2020. Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as rivers overflow and villages and farmland were inundated with water.
China’s longest river, the Yangtze, and several of its tributaries rose to dangerous levels after days of heavy rain. The southwestern province of Sichuan, which includes a major upstream section of the Yangtze, raised its flood emergency response to the highest level for the first time on August 18, 2020. Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as rivers overflow and villages and farmland were inundated with water.