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This Day in History: The Central China Floods of 1931

The deadliest natural disaster ever recorded.

by Ned Kelly, 25 August 2023

China's Worst Flooding in Decades Puts Pressure on Three Gorges Dam

Can it withstand the heavy floods this year?

by Dale Dolson, 29 July 2020

Climate Catastrophe May Render Shanghai Uninhabitable by 2100

A new climate report offers a gloomy outlook for the next 80 years.

by Matthew Bossons, 23 May 2019

WATCH: Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc on Beijing

Heavy rains are expected to continue pounding the capital through Thursday.

by Justine Lopez, 20 July 2016

Officials Hid Deaths During Zhengzhou's Floods

Last year's floods caused devastation throughout the province. Now a report investigating the city's reaction puts the blame on the door of government officials.

by Lars James Hamer, 24 January 2022

Heavy Rains Severely Impact Beijing's Transportation

Heavy rains in Beijing earlier this week caused mass cancellation of planes, buses and trains.

by Justine Lopez, 21 July 2016

Real-Time Flood and Traffic Apps Coming to Beijing

Starting June 1, Beijing residents can use map apps to steer clear of flooded and congested areas.

by Cathy Wu, 30 May 2016

PHOTOS: Beijing Gets Smacked by Heavy Rains and Flooding

Cars were left stranded in flooded roads and a red alert was issued after the city experienced torrential downpours.

by Harry Parker, 03 August 2017

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