Over 6,000 People Relocated in Guangzhou Due to Record Rains, Flooding

By Matthew Bossons, May 8, 2017

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Guangzhou was visited by rain yesterday, May 7, and with it came a bout of flooding that caused a significant amount of disruption in several districts.

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According to GRT Radio, close to 7,000 people (6,925 to be exact) were relocated and a total of 172 houses collapsed as a result of the downpour, in addition to a number of landslides in the city’s more mountainous areas. 

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Huadu, Zengcheng, Huangpu and Baiyun Districts experienced the brunt of the (alleged) record-breaking rainfall, with Guangzhou’s CBD escaping with less aggressive precipitation. 

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Fortunately, no one was killed in the deluge.

Just in case you haven't seen enough footage of Guangzhou's most recent bout of flooding, watch our video mashup below (VPN off):


Brace yourselves Guangzhouers, as more rain is expected today (May 8) and tomorrow (May 9). 

[Images via The Paper]

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