Seven people died and three were reported missing after heavy rain and flooding hit central China's Hunan province, the Chinese state media reported Tuesday.

China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves.

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The country is by far the world's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases that scientists say drive climate change and make extreme weather more frequent and intense.

In Hunan's Yongxing county, three people missing since last Wednesday were confirmed dead after a landslide.

Four more were killed and three remain missing in Zixing, where more than 11,000 people were evacuated after the city experienced record rainfall -- some areas receiving 645 millimetres (25 inches) in just 24 hours -- state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The rains damaged nearly 900 homes and caused 1,345 road collapses, Xinhua added. Around 5,400 rescuers have been dispatched to help those affected.

The downpours have been caused by the remnants of Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall in eastern China on Thursday, with Hunan particularly hard hit.

On Sunday, a landslide destroyed a guesthouse and killed 15 people, while nearly 4,000 residents were evacuated elsewhere in the province after a dam breach.

On Monday, China's National Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert, the second highest level, for rainstorms across much of the south, southwest, and centre of the country, as well as the capital Beijing, Hebei province, and Tianjin in the north.

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In northeastern Liaoning province, more than 10,000 people were evacuated from areas near the Yalu River, on the border with North Korea, as waters rose.

Disaster agencies in the country have allocated 110,000 items of relief supplies to support emergency relocation of those affected and provide basic supplies in Liaoning, Jilin, Hunan, and Shaanxi provinces, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

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Seven people died and three were reported missing after heavy rain and flooding hit central China's Hunan province, the Chinese state media reported Tuesday. China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves.

Seven people died and three were reported missing after heavy rain and flooding hit central China's Hunan province, the Chinese state media reported Tuesday. China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves. Also read: Kerala landslide: Death toll rises to 67, rescue ops hit by adverse weather The country is by far the world's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases that scientists say drive climate change and make extreme weather more frequent and intense. In Hunan's Yongxing county, three people missing since last Wednesday were confirmed dead after a landslide. Four more were killed and three remain missing in Zixing, where more than 11,000 people were evacuated after the city experienced record rainfall -- some areas receiving 645 millimetres (25 inches) in just 24 hours -- state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday. The rains damaged nearly 900 homes and caused 1,345 road collapses, Xinhua added. Around 5,400 rescuers have been dispatched to help those affected. The downpours have been caused by the remnants of Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall in eastern China on Thursday, with Hunan particularly hard hit. On Sunday, a landslide destroyed a guesthouse and killed 15 people, while nearly 4,000 residents were evacuated elsewhere in the province after a dam breach. On Monday, China's National Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert, the second highest level, for rainstorms across much of the south, southwest, and centre of the country, as well as the capital Beijing, Hebei province, and Tianjin in the north. Also read: Park Fire becomes California’s sixth-largest wildfire ever: 368k acres burnt In northeastern Liaoning province, more than 10,000 people were evacuated from areas near the Yalu River, on the border with North Korea, as waters rose. Disaster agencies in the country have allocated 110,000 items of relief supplies to support emergency relocation of those affected and provide basic supplies in Liaoning, Jilin, Hunan, and Shaanxi provinces, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Seven dead, three missing in central China floods

The Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing, on Saturday (July 29) this comes as parts of northern China were flooded due to typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years. The storm has also prompted thousands to evacuate in Beijing after pummelling the Philippines and Taiwan as well as China’s coast.&nbsp;

<h2>Alert in Beijing and surrounding provinces</h2>

According to China’s national forecaster, a broad area that also includes the capital city of Beijing and surrounding provinces may witness a medium to high risk of rainstorm disasters in the next three days, while thunderstorms in the capital were forecast to peak on Saturday.

This is after Doksuri pummelled into southern Fujian province, on Friday morning, while its “influence” is now being felt in the country’s north, said China’s meteorological service, on Saturday.&nbsp;

“Doksuri’s intensity continues to weaken but the impact is far from over,” said the China Meteorological Administration. The warning asks the people to be vigilant and avoid high-risk areas in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

Over the weekend, the levels of rivers in southern Beijing, central and western areas of Hebei, eastern Shanxi and northern Henan, could also swell, said officials. Additionally, flash floods and geological hazards could occur around mountainous areas.&nbsp;

The red alert will go into effect from 8:00 pm (local time) and covers provinces that are home to several hundred million inhabitants including the Chinese city of Tianjin and provinces of Hebei and Shandong.

A report by AFP citing experts said that Saturday’s downpour could lead to worse flooding than the one in 2012 which led to the death of nearly 80 people and prompted the evacuations of tens of thousands.

<h2>Thousands evacuated in Beijing</h2>

The warnings have also prompted authorities in the Chinese capital to close several tourist spots and parks as well as suspend sporting events, reported Reuters. The report citing Beijing’s flood control department said that some 203,230 rescue personnel have been deployed and over 3,000 people have been evacuated.&nbsp;

The heavy showers were reported in Beijing on Saturday afternoon and are expected to last through Tuesday, as per officials.

<h2>Typhoon Doksuri pummels Chinese provinces</h2>

The storm comes as China has been facing multiple extreme weather events and recently recorded the highest temperature the country has witnessed at 52.2 degrees Celsius. Doksuri is the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016.&nbsp;

The typhoon made landfall in Fujian on Friday after it tore through the Pacific earlier this week and lost some intensity as it neared the Philippines. The storm has affected as many as 880,000 people in coastal Fujian with more than 354,400 people evacuated and resettled, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

Fuzhou, along with neighbouring cities Putian and Xianyou, reported the heaviest daily precipitation since 1961. Images and videos show downed power lines, flooded streets, uprooted trees in coastal Fujian. Social media posts showed emergency workers clearing fallen trees and landslides, and people wading in thigh-high flood waters after Doksuri’s landfall, according to Reuters.&nbsp;

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The Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing, on Saturday (July 29) this comes as parts of northern China were flooded due to typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years.

The Chinese weather agency issued a red alert for torrential rain in the capital city of Beijing, on Saturday (July 29) this comes as parts of northern China were flooded due to typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in years. The storm has also prompted thousands to evacuate in Beijing after pummelling the Philippines and Taiwan as well as China’s coast. Alert in Beijing and surrounding provinces According to China’s national forecaster, a broad area that also includes the capital city of Beijing and surrounding provinces may witness a medium to high risk of rainstorm disasters in the next three days, while thunderstorms in the capital were forecast to peak on Saturday. This is after Doksuri pummelled into southern Fujian province, on Friday morning, while its “influence” is now being felt in the country’s north, said China’s meteorological service, on Saturday. “Doksuri’s intensity continues to weaken but the impact is far from over,” said the China Meteorological Administration. The warning asks the people to be vigilant and avoid high-risk areas in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Over the weekend, the levels of rivers in southern Beijing, central and western areas of Hebei, eastern Shanxi and northern Henan, could also swell, said officials. Additionally, flash floods and geological hazards could occur around mountainous areas. The red alert will go into effect from 8:00 pm (local time) and covers provinces that are home to several hundred million inhabitants including the Chinese city of Tianjin and provinces of Hebei and Shandong. A report by AFP citing experts said that Saturday’s downpour could lead to worse flooding than the one in 2012 which led to the death of nearly 80 people and prompted the evacuations of tens of thousands. Thousands evacuated in Beijing The warnings have also prompted authorities in the Chinese capital to close several tourist spots and parks as well as suspend sporting events, reported Reuters. The report citing Beijing’s flood control department said that some 203,230 rescue personnel have been deployed and over 3,000 people have been evacuated. The heavy showers were reported in Beijing on Saturday afternoon and are expected to last through Tuesday, as per officials. Typhoon Doksuri pummels Chinese provinces The storm comes as China has been facing multiple extreme weather events and recently recorded the highest temperature the country has witnessed at 52.2 degrees Celsius. Doksuri is the most powerful typhoon to hit China this year and the second-strongest to hit the southeastern province of Fujian since 2016. The typhoon made landfall in Fujian on Friday after it tore through the Pacific earlier this week and lost some intensity as it neared the Philippines. The storm has affected as many as 880,000 people in coastal Fujian with more than 354,400 people evacuated and resettled, reported Reuters. Fuzhou, along with neighbouring cities Putian and Xianyou, reported the heaviest daily precipitation since 1961. Images and videos show downed power lines, flooded streets, uprooted trees in coastal Fujian. Social media posts showed emergency workers clearing fallen trees and landslides, and people wading in thigh-high flood waters after Doksuri’s landfall, according to Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Typhoon Doksuri: China issues red alert for torrential rain in Beijing, thousands evacuated

China is still struggling with blackouts. Now, floods in Shanxi have displaced close to two million people and shut down over 400 coal factories. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is stumbling from one crisis to the next.

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Heaviest rains in 1,000 years kill at least 25 people in China

China's water ministry said on Monday two dams collapsed in Inner Mongolia due to heavy rains.

The dams with a combined water capacity of 1.6 trillion cubic feet collapsed on Sunday as people were quickly evacuated.

Authorities said no casualties were reported. The dams were destroyed after Hulunbuir city where the dams were hosted received 87 millimetres of rainfall over the weekend.

The authorities triggered Level-III emergency response for flood control and dispatched rescue teams as the rainwater reached threatening levels, reports said.

Rescuers were ordered to focus on downstream areas and carry out search and rescue efforts as they transferred people to safe areas.

Thousands of people were evacuated from China's southwestern province of Sichuan last week amid heavy rains and floods as water levels rose in 14 rivers in Sichuan.

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Chinese state media said at least 4,600 people were evacuated as&nbsp;train services were cancelled and power lines suffered severe damage.

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Xinzhou in Shanxi province was also hit with torrential rain as reports said cars were inundated as Jincheng city raised its threat level to red.

Hebei province near Beijing also witnessed heavy rains affecting plane services last week.

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China's water ministry said on Monday two dams collapsed in Inner Mongolia due to heavy rains. The dams with a combined water capacity of 1.6 trillion cubic feet collapsed on Sunday as people were quickly evacuated.

China's water ministry said on Monday two dams collapsed in Inner Mongolia due to heavy rains. The dams with a combined water capacity of 1.6 trillion cubic feet collapsed on Sunday as people were quickly evacuated. Authorities said no casualties were reported. The dams were destroyed after Hulunbuir city where the dams were hosted received 87 millimetres of rainfall over the weekend. The authorities triggered Level-III emergency response for flood control and dispatched rescue teams as the rainwater reached threatening levels, reports said. Rescuers were ordered to focus on downstream areas and carry out search and rescue efforts as they transferred people to safe areas. Thousands of people were evacuated from China's southwestern province of Sichuan last week amid heavy rains and floods as water levels rose in 14 rivers in Sichuan. Chinese state media said at least 4,600 people were evacuated as train services were cancelled and power lines suffered severe damage. Xinzhou in Shanxi province was also hit with torrential rain as reports said cars were inundated as Jincheng city raised its threat level to red. Hebei province near Beijing also witnessed heavy rains affecting plane services last week. (With reports from Agencies)

Dams collapse in China's Inner Mongolia amid heavy rain

Allegedly more than 2 million companies have shut down and millions have been forced to leave their homes due to floods. China could now be running short of food. Watch report.

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China's Sichuan province today raised flood emergency response to its highest as officials said the Yangtze river was flooding rapidly.

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China's Yangtze river has been overflowing with several&nbsp;tributaries in the danger zone due to heavy rainfall forcing several thousand people to evacuate.

Reports say at least 36,000 people have been forced to evacuate from China's Yaan city amid the flooding.

The &nbsp;Qingyi river has already witnessed some of the worst flooding as authorities grapple with evacuation measures amid large scale destruction of farmlands.

According to China's ministry of emergency management, 63 million people have been affected by floods with the economic damage amounting to $25.82 billion.

On Monday, a mudslide led to heavy rainstorms in southern Gansu province in which 10,000 residents were trapped.&nbsp;

Reports said several villagers were unable to evacuate, but the water level receded in time ensuring there were no casualties as authorities tried to reach the area.

Last week authorities in Longnan had issued a red alert after heavy rains lashed the area as authorities cleared debris left behind as rescue workers grappled with the floods.

China's Sichuan province today raised flood emergency response to its highest as officials said the Yangtze river was flooding rapidly. Also Read: China's flood crisis deepens as several dams may collapse China's Yangtze river has been overflowing with several tributaries in the danger zone due to heavy rainfall forcing several thousand people to evacuate.

China's Sichuan province today raised flood emergency response to its highest as officials said the Yangtze river was flooding rapidly. Also Read: China's flood crisis deepens as several dams may collapse China's Yangtze river has been overflowing with several tributaries in the danger zone due to heavy rainfall forcing several thousand people to evacuate. Reports say at least 36,000 people have been forced to evacuate from China's Yaan city amid the flooding. The Qingyi river has already witnessed some of the worst flooding as authorities grapple with evacuation measures amid large scale destruction of farmlands. According to China's ministry of emergency management, 63 million people have been affected by floods with the economic damage amounting to $25.82 billion. On Monday, a mudslide led to heavy rainstorms in southern Gansu province in which 10,000 residents were trapped. Reports said several villagers were unable to evacuate, but the water level receded in time ensuring there were no casualties as authorities tried to reach the area. Last week authorities in Longnan had issued a red alert after heavy rains lashed the area as authorities cleared debris left behind as rescue workers grappled with the floods.

China on flood alert as Yangtze river overflows

In China, seasonal rains are common, where rivers overflow almost every year, leading to floods.&nbsp;

However, this year's flooding in the country is one of the worst in decades, as per some estimates. Some reports even say, the floods are worst in around 100 years.&nbsp;

But, what are the impact and cost of these floods?

Watch |&nbsp;

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In China, water levels of 433 rivers have risen over the danger mark, and out of these 33 are flowing at historical highs.&nbsp;

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The rains have not yet stopped and vast stretches of land is underwater.&nbsp;

Yangtze River is one of China's most important waterways. Some 175 major cities are located near its banks. The area they cover forms the Yangtze river basin, a powerhouse of industrial output.&nbsp;

It is home to a number of multinational companies and is said to generate nearly half of China's overall GDP. Currently, a major part of this region is flooded.&nbsp;

In China, at least 24 provinces have been severely affected, impacting 23.8 million citizens. Thousands of people have been evacuated to safer places.&nbsp;

As many as 142 people have either dead or missing and a total of 28,000 houses have collapsed.&nbsp;

Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui. Jiangxi and Guangxi are the worst-hit provinces.&nbsp;

The Poyang Lake region, China's largest freshwater lake, is the worst-hit area. The lake, on July 13, surpassed a 1998-record and saw its water level rising to 22.6 metres.&nbsp;

For weeks, the lake has been shut.&nbsp;

Economic cost&nbsp;

The rains are said to have caused more than 86 billion yuan in direct economic losses to China, which is a loss of nearly 12.3 billion dollars.&nbsp;

Chinese administration is spending 830 million yuan or 119 million dollars to make up for these damages, according to China's ministry of emergency management.&nbsp;

Beijing has channelled this amount from its central budget to flood-hit areas for restoration and recovery purposes. So far, however, only 12 provincial regions have been allocated with the funds.&nbsp;

Reports suggest that all the leaves of the Chinese military have been cancelled and the PLA have stepped in for the flood relief efforts.&nbsp;

The flood situation in China presently is very critical and we will continue to report on it.&nbsp; 
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In China, seasonal rains are common, where rivers overflow almost every year, leading to floods. However, this year's flooding in the country is one of the worst in decades, as per some estimates.

In China, seasonal rains are common, where rivers overflow almost every year, leading to floods. However, this year's flooding in the country is one of the worst in decades, as per some estimates. Some reports even say, the floods are worst in around 100 years. But, what are the impact and cost of these floods? Watch | In China, water levels of 433 rivers have risen over the danger mark, and out of these 33 are flowing at historical highs. Also read | Floods claim 10 lives in Bihar, nearly 1 million people affected in 10 districts The rains have not yet stopped and vast stretches of land is underwater. Yangtze River is one of China's most important waterways. Some 175 major cities are located near its banks. The area they cover forms the Yangtze river basin, a powerhouse of industrial output. It is home to a number of multinational companies and is said to generate nearly half of China's overall GDP. Currently, a major part of this region is flooded. In China, at least 24 provinces have been severely affected, impacting 23.8 million citizens. Thousands of people have been evacuated to safer places. As many as 142 people have either dead or missing and a total of 28,000 houses have collapsed. Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui. Jiangxi and Guangxi are the worst-hit provinces. The Poyang Lake region, China's largest freshwater lake, is the worst-hit area. The lake, on July 13, surpassed a 1998-record and saw its water level rising to 22.6 metres. For weeks, the lake has been shut. Economic cost The rains are said to have caused more than 86 billion yuan in direct economic losses to China, which is a loss of nearly 12.3 billion dollars. Chinese administration is spending 830 million yuan or 119 million dollars to make up for these damages, according to China's ministry of emergency management. Beijing has channelled this amount from its central budget to flood-hit areas for restoration and recovery purposes. So far, however, only 12 provincial regions have been allocated with the funds. Reports suggest that all the leaves of the Chinese military have been cancelled and the PLA have stepped in for the flood relief efforts. The flood situation in China presently is very critical and we will continue to report on it.

Understanding the impact and economic cost of floods in China

China has been facing one disaster after another in 2020.&nbsp;The Wuhan virus is yet to slow down but China is staring at yet another crisis - worst floods in 30 years.

It happens every year but this time around it is far worse. On Monday, China blasted a dam to release the surging waters behind it with over 30 million people affected but is it a disaster that China could have avoided?

China has had a long history of floods and every year it seems to get worse. The fate of nearly 500 million people hangs in the balance with vast swathes of land inundated but those who live along the Yangtze river are the worst hit.

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China’s biggest dam - the Three Gorges dam sits right on top of the Yangtze river and experts fear it could break. At least 500 million people live along the Yangzi basin and now&nbsp;they live under a shadow of fear.

The floodwaters have been testing the endurance of the dam. There is a fear that it may not be able to handle the rising water levels. The Three Gorges has been opening its gates to release the waters.

China has dismissed the concerns with officials defending the structural integrity of the dam. China’s state media&nbsp;echoes the same points. When the Three Gorges project was pitched, it was sold as the ultimate solution to some of China’s biggest problems.

China said it would generate power, boost irrigation, improve the navigability of rivers and protect homes from floods. Most Chinese bought the argument but now, they are staring at a calamity.

On Friday, Chinese authorities issued warnings as they expect more rains. The Three Gorges dam is hitting new flooding records. Last week, three flood gates were opened as water levels behind the gates rose more than 50 feet above the flood zone. Associated Press has reported that the Chinese military swung into action. They have been testing the strength of the embankments while shoring them up with sandbags and rocks.

Already, some cities have been flooded. On June, 29th the dam had discharged water in anticipation of the flood. Soon after that, downstream cities witnessed flooding. Residents in Wuhan and provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang have been severely hit.

On Friday, they had received a red alert which is the highest level on the four-tier weather system as dam authorities faced questions they said that the flooding after discharge was due to poor drainage system.

More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed, the economic damage is now close to $12 billion and it is not over yet.

The floodwaters have exposed the cracks within China's flood control systems.

China has been facing one disaster after another in 2020. The Wuhan virus is yet to slow down but China is staring at yet another crisis - worst floods in 30 years.

China has been facing one disaster after another in 2020. The Wuhan virus is yet to slow down but China is staring at yet another crisis - worst floods in 30 years. It happens every year but this time around it is far worse. On Monday, China blasted a dam to release the surging waters behind it with over 30 million people affected but is it a disaster that China could have avoided? China has had a long history of floods and every year it seems to get worse. The fate of nearly 500 million people hangs in the balance with vast swathes of land inundated but those who live along the Yangtze river are the worst hit. China’s biggest dam - the Three Gorges dam sits right on top of the Yangtze river and experts fear it could break. At least 500 million people live along the Yangzi basin and now they live under a shadow of fear. The floodwaters have been testing the endurance of the dam. There is a fear that it may not be able to handle the rising water levels. The Three Gorges has been opening its gates to release the waters. China has dismissed the concerns with officials defending the structural integrity of the dam. China’s state media echoes the same points. When the Three Gorges project was pitched, it was sold as the ultimate solution to some of China’s biggest problems. China said it would generate power, boost irrigation, improve the navigability of rivers and protect homes from floods. Most Chinese bought the argument but now, they are staring at a calamity. On Friday, Chinese authorities issued warnings as they expect more rains. The Three Gorges dam is hitting new flooding records. Last week, three flood gates were opened as water levels behind the gates rose more than 50 feet above the flood zone. Associated Press has reported that the Chinese military swung into action. They have been testing the strength of the embankments while shoring them up with sandbags and rocks. Already, some cities have been flooded. On June, 29th the dam had discharged water in anticipation of the flood. Soon after that, downstream cities witnessed flooding. Residents in Wuhan and provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang have been severely hit. On Friday, they had received a red alert which is the highest level on the four-tier weather system as dam authorities faced questions they said that the flooding after discharge was due to poor drainage system. More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed, the economic damage is now close to $12 billion and it is not over yet. The floodwaters have exposed the cracks within China's flood control systems.

After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years

The fury of nature in China is not new as out of the ten largest floods in the last century seven has been in China.

The Three Gorges Dam has been a story of a manmade disaster in China. Its birth had led to the flooding of 13 cities, 140 towns and 1,352 villages with a total of 1.3 million people displaced for the dam and now if the dam breaks it could take more lives. 
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China has built more than 80,000 and counting but none of them compares to the Three Gorges Dam. China shows it off as an engineering feat. However, the dam has been the root of many problems for the country. The dam has been controversial from the beginning.&nbsp;

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It was pitched as the solution for the yearly flooding of the Yangzi river but right from the time its construction began, the Three Gorges Dam has been taking lives.

The project came with a hefty price tag and the people of China have been paying for it with their money and their lives. The construction began in 1993, and the Three Gorges took 17 years to build.

China has admitted that more than 100 workers died during construction. On paper, the cost of the project was around $24 billion but critics say the actual cost was far more. The money, of course, came out of the taxpayer's kitty. There were protests against the dam but China paid no heed to it.

According to Human Rights Watch, China used the police to contain social unrest with critics denied platforms to voice their opposition as more than one million people were allegedly forced to resettle.

In 2007, Fu Xiuqiong, a Chinese citizen, found herself swamped as water began rising around her farm. The dam reservoir began filling and she was given no land as compensation nor did she have any money to relocate.

"Now, where we're located, it is extremely hard to survive. We are not able to leave, after the big migration, they didn't give us the land, we didn't get any of the money from the government," Fu Xiuqiong, resident on Three Gorges dam reservoir, said.

The Communist Party had its way with the dam but it regretted its decision later. In 2011, Beijing issued a rare admission - the Three Gorges Dam had caused a slew of urgent environmental, geological and economic problems.

According to a report, damming up too much water increased the frequency of earthquakes and high demand for water led to droughts. There was widespread contamination of Yangtze tributaries and lakes as copper, zinc, lead and ammonium was found in the water samples.

When it was pitched first, the Three Gorges was deemed necessary to power China’s industrial boom but, since the day the project began it has taken hundreds of lives and caused irreparable damage to nature.

Today, the floodwaters are testing the Three Gorges again and there are fears that it might collapse, if it does, the dam will trigger yet another catastrophe.

The fury of nature in China is not new as out of the ten largest floods in the last century seven has been in China. The Three Gorges Dam has been a story of a manmade disaster in China.

The fury of nature in China is not new as out of the ten largest floods in the last century seven has been in China. The Three Gorges Dam has been a story of a manmade disaster in China. Its birth had led to the flooding of 13 cities, 140 towns and 1,352 villages with a total of 1.3 million people displaced for the dam and now if the dam breaks it could take more lives. China has built more than 80,000 and counting but none of them compares to the Three Gorges Dam. China shows it off as an engineering feat. However, the dam has been the root of many problems for the country. The dam has been controversial from the beginning. It was pitched as the solution for the yearly flooding of the Yangzi river but right from the time its construction began, the Three Gorges Dam has been taking lives. The project came with a hefty price tag and the people of China have been paying for it with their money and their lives. The construction began in 1993, and the Three Gorges took 17 years to build. China has admitted that more than 100 workers died during construction. On paper, the cost of the project was around $24 billion but critics say the actual cost was far more. The money, of course, came out of the taxpayer's kitty. There were protests against the dam but China paid no heed to it. According to Human Rights Watch, China used the police to contain social unrest with critics denied platforms to voice their opposition as more than one million people were allegedly forced to resettle. In 2007, Fu Xiuqiong, a Chinese citizen, found herself swamped as water began rising around her farm. The dam reservoir began filling and she was given no land as compensation nor did she have any money to relocate. "Now, where we're located, it is extremely hard to survive. We are not able to leave, after the big migration, they didn't give us the land, we didn't get any of the money from the government," Fu Xiuqiong, resident on Three Gorges dam reservoir, said. The Communist Party had its way with the dam but it regretted its decision later. In 2011, Beijing issued a rare admission - the Three Gorges Dam had caused a slew of urgent environmental, geological and economic problems. According to a report, damming up too much water increased the frequency of earthquakes and high demand for water led to droughts. There was widespread contamination of Yangtze tributaries and lakes as copper, zinc, lead and ammonium was found in the water samples. When it was pitched first, the Three Gorges was deemed necessary to power China’s industrial boom but, since the day the project began it has taken hundreds of lives and caused irreparable damage to nature. Today, the floodwaters are testing the Three Gorges again and there are fears that it might collapse, if it does, the dam will trigger yet another catastrophe.

As floods hit China, the Three Gorges Dam faces grave test

As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands, floods triggered by heavy rainfall have inundated several parts of Asia. Hundreds dead and millions affected. Widespread floods caused by continuous heavy rains have been ravaging Asia. Floods this year in parts of China have been described as the worst in 30 years.

Vast swathes of the country have been inundated along the Yangtze river, destroying homes and impacting the livelihoods of millions of people. Heavy rains since June have left at least 141 people dead or missing. The highest average rainfall levels since 1961 have been reported across the Yangtze basin.

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A flood red alert has been declared in the city of Wuhan, the birthplace of virus.&nbsp; Wuhan sits on the banks of the Yangtze river. Authorities in central China have blasted a dam to release surging waters amid heavy flooding. According to Chinese state broadcasters, the dam on a tributary of the Yangtze river was destroyed with explosives. Critics say the flooding has worsened over the decades due to rampant over-development and poor policies such as overbuilding of dams.

&nbsp;Nearly four million people in the Indian state of Assam and neighbouring Nepal have been displaced by flash flooding due to monsoon rains. Large parts of Nepal &amp; India have been inundated.

189 people have reportedly lost their lives while dozens have gone missing. River Brahmaputra has been flowing above the danger mark in several parts. 24 districts in Assam have been affected so far.

The Kaziranga national park in assam is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos. More than 100 wild animals, including at least eight rare rhinos have died due to the flooding. Almost 85 per dent of the park is now under water.

170 animals have been rescued, including a female rhino calf.

As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands, floods triggered by heavy rainfall have inundated several parts of Asia. Hundreds dead and millions affected. Widespread floods caused by continuous heavy rains have been ravaging Asia.

As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands, floods triggered by heavy rainfall have inundated several parts of Asia. Hundreds dead and millions affected. Widespread floods caused by continuous heavy rains have been ravaging Asia. Floods this year in parts of China have been described as the worst in 30 years. Vast swathes of the country have been inundated along the Yangtze river, destroying homes and impacting the livelihoods of millions of people. Heavy rains since June have left at least 141 people dead or missing. The highest average rainfall levels since 1961 have been reported across the Yangtze basin. A flood red alert has been declared in the city of Wuhan, the birthplace of virus. Wuhan sits on the banks of the Yangtze river. Authorities in central China have blasted a dam to release surging waters amid heavy flooding. According to Chinese state broadcasters, the dam on a tributary of the Yangtze river was destroyed with explosives. Critics say the flooding has worsened over the decades due to rampant over-development and poor policies such as overbuilding of dams. Nearly four million people in the Indian state of Assam and neighbouring Nepal have been displaced by flash flooding due to monsoon rains. Large parts of Nepal & India have been inundated. 189 people have reportedly lost their lives while dozens have gone missing. River Brahmaputra has been flowing above the danger mark in several parts. 24 districts in Assam have been affected so far. The Kaziranga national park in assam is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos. More than 100 wild animals, including at least eight rare rhinos have died due to the flooding. Almost 85 per dent of the park is now under water. 170 animals have been rescued, including a female rhino calf.

Widespread floods continue to ravage Asia

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As the torrential rains have caused the worst flooding in China in more than 30 years. It has destroyed homes and impacted the livelihood of millions of people. Wuhan has announced a red alert and asked its citizens to stay indoors. Watch report.

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Floods in China: After pandemic Wuhan reels under floods

Large parts of central and eastern China were reeling on Friday from the worst floods in decades, as disruption mounted for key supply chains, including crucial personal protective equipment for fighting the coronavirus, and economic damage piled up.

The central Chinese city of Wuhan and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang declared red alerts on Friday as heavy rain swelled rivers and lakes.

Wuhan, on the banks of the Yangtze river where the novel coronavirus emerged late last year, warned residents to take precautions as water levels fast approached their maximum guaranteed safety level.

The giant Three Gorges reservoir, which has been holding back more water to try to ease downstream flood risks, is more than 10 metres higher than its warning level, with inflows now at more than 50,000 cubic metres a second.

The Poyang lake in Jiangxi province, which is formed from the overspill of the Yangtze, is 2.5 metres higher than its warning level. It has expanded by more than 2,000 square kilometres during thus flood season, and parts of the surrounding town have been inundated.

Further east, the Tai lake near Shanghai has also declared a red alert after its water level rose to nearly a metre higher than its safe level.

The summer rainy season brings floods to China almost every year but the impact of the disruption they cause is being felt further afield as Chinese goods become more important in supply chains of items such as personal protective equipment (PPE).

“It’s just creating another major roadblock here in terms of PPE getting into the United States - it is the worst of times for it to happen but that’s what we’re dealing with right now,” said Michael Einhorn, president of Dealmed, a U.S. medical supply distributor, which sources disposable lab coats and other products from Wuhan and nearby regions.

“We cannot get product out for over a week, which is a very long time in our business,” he said, adding that the delays could last another two or three weeks.

Economic activity in parts of China, especially construction and steel and cement demand, continues to be hurt by the flooding, analysts say, suggesting some loss of momentum after a stronger than expected bounce in the second quarter from the coronavirus crisis.

“We estimate recent floods in Yangtze River regions could lead to a gross drag of 0.4-0.8 percentage points on third-quarter GDP growth,” analysts at Morgan Stanley said in a note to clients on Friday.

Large parts of central and eastern China were reeling on Friday from the worst floods in decades, as disruption mounted for key supply chains, including crucial personal protective equipment for fighting the coronavirus, and economic damage piled up.

Large parts of central and eastern China were reeling on Friday from the worst floods in decades, as disruption mounted for key supply chains, including crucial personal protective equipment for fighting the coronavirus, and economic damage piled up. The central Chinese city of Wuhan and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang declared red alerts on Friday as heavy rain swelled rivers and lakes. Wuhan, on the banks of the Yangtze river where the novel coronavirus emerged late last year, warned residents to take precautions as water levels fast approached their maximum guaranteed safety level. The giant Three Gorges reservoir, which has been holding back more water to try to ease downstream flood risks, is more than 10 metres higher than its warning level, with inflows now at more than 50,000 cubic metres a second. The Poyang lake in Jiangxi province, which is formed from the overspill of the Yangtze, is 2.5 metres higher than its warning level. It has expanded by more than 2,000 square kilometres during thus flood season, and parts of the surrounding town have been inundated. Further east, the Tai lake near Shanghai has also declared a red alert after its water level rose to nearly a metre higher than its safe level. The summer rainy season brings floods to China almost every year but the impact of the disruption they cause is being felt further afield as Chinese goods become more important in supply chains of items such as personal protective equipment (PPE). “It’s just creating another major roadblock here in terms of PPE getting into the United States - it is the worst of times for it to happen but that’s what we’re dealing with right now,” said Michael Einhorn, president of Dealmed, a U.S. medical supply distributor, which sources disposable lab coats and other products from Wuhan and nearby regions. “We cannot get product out for over a week, which is a very long time in our business,” he said, adding that the delays could last another two or three weeks. Economic activity in parts of China, especially construction and steel and cement demand, continues to be hurt by the flooding, analysts say, suggesting some loss of momentum after a stronger than expected bounce in the second quarter from the coronavirus crisis. “We estimate recent floods in Yangtze River regions could lead to a gross drag of 0.4-0.8 percentage points on third-quarter GDP growth,” analysts at Morgan Stanley said in a note to clients on Friday.

China's Wuhan declares red alert as floods disrupt supply chains

Large areas of southern China are flooded, affecting over 38 million people, with more rain expected in the coming days, Chinese media reported on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-china-deliberately-flooding-wuhan-to-flush-out-evidence-311451">Also read: Is China deliberately flooding Wuhan to flush out evidence?</a> 
 
According to the authorities, more than 140 people are either dead or missing due to the severe floods.

"As of July 12, 37.9 million people have been affected as a result of floods in 27 regions, including the provinces of Jiangxi, Anhui, Hubei, and Hunan. 141 people are either dead or missing, and 2.25 million people have been evacuated," a statement by the country's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters read.

Earlier in the day, the headquarters raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level. Many rivers, including the Yangtze, have swelled following weeks of torrential rain.

The flooding has destroyed more than 28,000 buildings and the cost of the damage has been estimated at 82.2 billion yuan ($11.7 billion).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's citizens to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

The Chinese government has allocated about $44.2m for disaster relief in flood-hit regions of the country, the National Development and Reform Commission said on Saturday.

(With inputs from ANI)

Large areas of southern China are flooded, affecting over 38 million people, with more rain expected in the coming days, Chinese media reported on Monday. Also read: Is China deliberately flooding Wuhan to flush out evidence?

Large areas of southern China are flooded, affecting over 38 million people, with more rain expected in the coming days, Chinese media reported on Monday. Also read: Is China deliberately flooding Wuhan to flush out evidence? According to the authorities, more than 140 people are either dead or missing due to the severe floods. "As of July 12, 37.9 million people have been affected as a result of floods in 27 regions, including the provinces of Jiangxi, Anhui, Hubei, and Hunan. 141 people are either dead or missing, and 2.25 million people have been evacuated," a statement by the country's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters read. Earlier in the day, the headquarters raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level. Many rivers, including the Yangtze, have swelled following weeks of torrential rain. The flooding has destroyed more than 28,000 buildings and the cost of the damage has been estimated at 82.2 billion yuan ($11.7 billion). Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's citizens to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The Chinese government has allocated about $44.2m for disaster relief in flood-hit regions of the country, the National Development and Reform Commission said on Saturday. (With inputs from ANI)

Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing

China on Sunday raised its flood response alert to the second highest grade as downpours continued to batter regions along the Yangtze River.

Regional flooding in the Poyang county of Jiangxi has made water levels of China’s Lake Poyang, its biggest freshwater lake, surge to above 22.52 meters, a historical high and well above the alert level of 19.50 metres.

The eastern provinces of Jiangsu and Jiangxi are among the worst hit, state media reported.

By Saturday evening, provincial military authorities had dispatched thousands of soldiers to help bolster nearly 9 km of the lake’s banks to prevent them from bursting, state television said.

China has blamed extreme weather conditions as a result of climate change for the torrential rain that has since June hit large swathes of the country and caused over 60 billion yuan ($8.57 billion) of economic losses. As many as 212 rivers have since early July exceeded alerting levels including 19 of them rising to historical highs.

(with inputs from Reuters)

China on Sunday raised its flood response alert to the second highest grade as downpours continued to batter regions along the Yangtze River. Regional flooding in the Poyang county of Jiangxi has made water levels of China’s Lake Poyang, its biggest freshwater lake, surge to above 22.

China on Sunday raised its flood response alert to the second highest grade as downpours continued to batter regions along the Yangtze River. Regional flooding in the Poyang county of Jiangxi has made water levels of China’s Lake Poyang, its biggest freshwater lake, surge to above 22.52 meters, a historical high and well above the alert level of 19.50 metres. The eastern provinces of Jiangsu and Jiangxi are among the worst hit, state media reported. By Saturday evening, provincial military authorities had dispatched thousands of soldiers to help bolster nearly 9 km of the lake’s banks to prevent them from bursting, state television said. China has blamed extreme weather conditions as a result of climate change for the torrential rain that has since June hit large swathes of the country and caused over 60 billion yuan ($8.57 billion) of economic losses. As many as 212 rivers have since early July exceeded alerting levels including 19 of them rising to historical highs. (with inputs from Reuters)

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China has urged more than a dozen provinces to take precautions against another round of heavy rain in the next few days after turbulent weather brought floods to large swathes of the country this month.

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Torrential downpours have caused widespread disruption across southeastern China. More than 2.6 million people have been affected by heavy rain in Guangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, and other southern provinces. Watch report.

Rain triggers flash floods in Southern China: 20,000 people evacuated so far

At least 15 natural disasters linked to climate change this year caused damage of over $1 billion and seven of them cost at least $10 billion, British charity Christian Aid said Friday.

This year is set to be the second hottest year in history and each of the disasters in the report has a link with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/climate-change-hits-india-much-work-needs-to-be-done-262038">climate change</a>, Christian Aid said.

"Extreme weather, fuelled by climate change, struck every corner of the globe in 2019. From Southern Africa to North America and from Australia and Asia to Europe, floods, storms and fires brought chaos and destruction," it said.

Assembling its report from official figures, estimates by NGOs and aid bodies, scientific studies and media reports, the British charity said the disasters displaced millions and caused widespread deaths.

Seven of them caused damage of more than $10 billion (9 billion euros).&nbsp;

These included the floods that ravaged north India, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-typhoon-lekima-death-toll-rises-to-44-as-it-moves-up-coast-near-beijing-242353">typhoon Lekima</a> in China, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/as-hurricane-dorian-approaches-quick-look-at-floridas-deadliest-and-destructive-hurricanes-246886">Hurricane Dorian</a> in the United States, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/heavy-rain-triggers-flash-floods-across-china-237184">floods in China</a>, floods in the Midwest and southern United States, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/typhoon-hagibis-how-does-how-japan-survive-earthquakes-and-other-natural-calamities-255761">typhoon Hagibis</a> in Japan and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tens-of-thousands-evacuated-as-california-wildfires-rage-255379">California wildfires</a>, the costliest tragedy at $25 billion.

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"These figures are likely to be underestimates as they often show only insured losses and do not always take into account other financial costs, such as lost productivity and uninsured losses," it said.

Christian Aid said the overwhelming majority of deaths were caused by just two events, in India and southern Africa, which called it "a reflection of how the world’s poorest people pay the heaviest price for the consequences of climate change.&nbsp;

"In contrast, the financial cost was greatest in richer countries: Japan and the United States suffered three of the four most costly events."

Greenhouse gas emissions are once again set to rise in 2019 after hitting a record in 2018, as extreme weather events made more likely as the planet warms struck seemingly everywhere this year.

These include Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, typhoon Hagibis in Japan, a deadly, record-breaking heatwave across much of Europe, wildfires in California and eastern Australia and floods in Venice.

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The threat posed by climate change became so stark in 2019 that Indonesia, one of the fastest-growing economies on Earth, decided to move its capital to somewhere that wasn't sinking.

"Unless urgent action is taken to reduce emissions, global temperatures will rise at least another 0.5°C over the next 20 years, and another 2-3°C by the end of the century," Christian Aid said.

"The world’s weather will continue to become ever more extreme and people around the world will continue to pay the price. The challenge ahead is to minimise the impacts through deep and rapid emissions cuts."

At least 15 natural disasters linked to climate change this year caused damage of over $1 billion and seven of them cost at least $10 billion, British charity Christian Aid said Friday.

At least 15 natural disasters linked to climate change this year caused damage of over $1 billion and seven of them cost at least $10 billion, British charity Christian Aid said Friday. This year is set to be the second hottest year in history and each of the disasters in the report has a link with climate change, Christian Aid said. "Extreme weather, fuelled by climate change, struck every corner of the globe in 2019. From Southern Africa to North America and from Australia and Asia to Europe, floods, storms and fires brought chaos and destruction," it said. Assembling its report from official figures, estimates by NGOs and aid bodies, scientific studies and media reports, the British charity said the disasters displaced millions and caused widespread deaths. Seven of them caused damage of more than $10 billion (9 billion euros). These included the floods that ravaged north India, typhoon Lekima in China, Hurricane Dorian in the United States, floods in China, floods in the Midwest and southern United States, typhoon Hagibis in Japan and the California wildfires, the costliest tragedy at $25 billion. "These figures are likely to be underestimates as they often show only insured losses and do not always take into account other financial costs, such as lost productivity and uninsured losses," it said. Christian Aid said the overwhelming majority of deaths were caused by just two events, in India and southern Africa, which called it "a reflection of how the world’s poorest people pay the heaviest price for the consequences of climate change. "In contrast, the financial cost was greatest in richer countries: Japan and the United States suffered three of the four most costly events." Greenhouse gas emissions are once again set to rise in 2019 after hitting a record in 2018, as extreme weather events made more likely as the planet warms struck seemingly everywhere this year. These include Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, typhoon Hagibis in Japan, a deadly, record-breaking heatwave across much of Europe, wildfires in California and eastern Australia and floods in Venice. The threat posed by climate change became so stark in 2019 that Indonesia, one of the fastest-growing economies on Earth, decided to move its capital to somewhere that wasn't sinking. "Unless urgent action is taken to reduce emissions, global temperatures will rise at least another 0.5°C over the next 20 years, and another 2-3°C by the end of the century," Christian Aid said. "The world’s weather will continue to become ever more extreme and people around the world will continue to pay the price. The challenge ahead is to minimise the impacts through deep and rapid emissions cuts."

Climate change caused 15 disasters costing over $1 billion this year: Sources

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