Floods Hit Northwest and Southern China After Record Rainfall (opens original article in a new tab)

China faces severe flooding in both northwestern and southern regions due to record rainfall and extreme weather events, with significant casualties and ecological impacts.

• Floods hit northwestern China's Taklamakan Desert region after record rainfall, with Hotan recording excessive precipitation in hours
• Southern China experienced heavy rain leading to red alerts, with 82 dead or missing due to floods and geological disasters since May 15
• Experts note shifting rain belts and expanding humid climate zones in China, linked to global warming and El Niño conditions