China is sinking! 760,000 people are evacuated, thousands of houses are underwater

China is sinking! 760,000 people are evacuated, thousands of houses are underwater The recent heavy rains have severely impacted the mountainous western outskirts of Beijing. The downpour led to the collapse of 59,000 homes, as reported by the city government. Nearly 150,000 houses were affected, and over 15,000 hectares of farmland submerged. Vice Mayor of Beijing revealed extensive damage to roads and over 100 bridges during a press conference. This is the worst natural disaster to hit the capital in recent years. The last storm of such magnitude struck in 2012. Other parts of China also experienced significant flooding, attributed to the torrential rains in the north. In Hebei province, bordering Beijing, 22 individuals have been reported missing. Rescue efforts are underway amidst the challenging conditions. The Chinese government has mobilized resources to aid in the recovery and rescue operations. Emergency shelters have been set up to accommodate displaced residents. Authorities are urging caution as the risk of landslides and further flooding persists. Meteorological experts warn of continued rainfall in the affected regions. Efforts are being made to assess the full extent of the damage. Transportation services have been disrupted, affecting both local commuters and long-distance travelers. The economic impact of the disaster is expected to be substantial. Relief funds are being allocated to assist affected communities. International aid organizations have expressed readiness to provide support if needed. The resilience of the affected populations is being praised amidst the adversity. Climate change is increasingly cited as a factor exacerbating extreme weather events. Lessons learned from this disaster will inform future mitigation strategies. Collaborative efforts are underway to strengthen infrastructure resilience against such calamities. Communities are banding together to support one another in the aftermath of the devastation. Psychological support services are being offered to those traumatized by the disaster. Despite the challenges ahead, there’s a spirit of unity and determination to rebuild stronger than before. #Haikui #china #fujian #typhoon #shenzhen #guangdong #hongkong #climatechange #weather #flood #storm #hurricane #news #rain A natural disaster is a serious adverse event caused by natural processes on Earth; examples include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, rain, hail, wildfires, waves, wind, snow, weather, and other geological processes. Earthquake today news: Daily monitoring of earthquakes around the planet. Be aware of events