Record rainfall in southern China affects 3.75 million people, causes severe economic losses

Southern China continues to be hit by record rainfall, affecting 3.75 million people in Guangxi province alone, one of the worst-hit areas. The downpour and rain-induced disasters, such as floods, have engulfed homes, crops and roads, causing direct economic losses of more than 12.48 billion yuan (US$1.86 billion). Summer floods are a common phenomenon in parts of China, but the weather has become more extreme in recent years due to the effects of climate change.