Heavy rains in Southern China cause disasters in Guangdong and Fujian, many dead and missing

Heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding in southern China, particularly in Guangdong and Fujian provinces, resulting in at least nine deaths and 17 missing persons.

On June 16, between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, heavy rains affected many counties in Meizhou, Guangdong. Some towns and villages experienced significant rainfall. The rising river levels caused water to overflow their banks, small reservoirs to exceed their flood limits, and some dams to overtop.