This Day in History: The Central China Floods of 1931

The deadliest natural disaster ever recorded.

by Ned Kelly, 25 August 2023

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

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

Shanghai and Guangzhou at Risk of Disappearing Under Rising Sea Levels

A study published in Nature Communications​ has revealed that the rise of global sea levels due to climate change means the coastlines are three times more exposed than previously...

by That's Shanghai, 01 November 2019

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

Deadly Flood Claims 11 Lives in Shenzhen

In total, three people died at Xiangmihu in Futian District, while eight workers died at two seperate sites in Luohu District.

by Bryan Grogan, 13 April 2019

PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Floods South China

Tropical depression Mawar caused serious flooding in at least five cities in Guangdong.

by Bailey Hu, 04 September 2017

27 Rail Routes in Shenzhen Stopped Due to Floods

Trains passing through Hunan and Hubei have been stopped for the time being.

by Bailey Hu, 07 July 2017

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