BEIJING (AFP): Record floods were expected in parts of southern China Thursday (June 23) as heavy rains pushed water levels in the Pearl River delta to their highest in almost a century. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from the worst-hit parts of the region, which includes Guangdong province, a manufacturing and logistics hub that is home to China's tech … [Read more...] about Record floods threaten southern China; Guangdong shuts factories, schools
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Special committee to address flash flood woes in Melaka, says CM
MELAKA: The Melaka government will form a special committee in each district, comprising elected representatives and relevant departments, to address flash floods issues in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (pic) said so far, over 20 flash flood-prone locations have been identified and it was believed to be due to poor drainage problems. "Like … [Read more...] about Special committee to address flash flood woes in Melaka, says CM
Negri to deepen rivers to address flash flood issue
SEREMBAN: State authorities will deepen rivers at 10 locations in Negri Sembilan after several low-lying areas here were hit by flash floods, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He said the state executive council decided on this after several areas along Sungai Linggi were inundated on Tuesday night. “We have to immediately take steps to deepen the rivers, … [Read more...] about Negri to deepen rivers to address flash flood issue
Record floods threaten southern China
This picture shows a flooded street after heavy rains in Shaoguan in China’s southern Guangdong province on June 22, 2022. AFP BEIJING— Record floods were expected in parts of southern China Thursday as heavy rains pushed water levels in the Pearl River delta to their highest in almost a century. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from the worst-hit … [Read more...] about Record floods threaten southern China
China to continue measures for flood control, disaster relief
BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) -- China will adopt continued measures for flood control and disaster relief to earnestly protect people's lives and property, according to a decision made at the State Council's Executive Meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday. The meeting also heard a report on stabilizing grain production, with further steps adopted to secure a bumper … [Read more...] about China to continue measures for flood control, disaster relief