China city become a vast ocean! Hunan landslides and flooding turn roads to rivers | 3 Gorges Dam

Severe landslides and flooding have struck portions of China's Hunan Province in central China since Thursday, resulting in a death toll of 45 people and causing an estimated economic loss of 2 billion yuan (equivalent to US$240 million) up to this point. These destructive landslides and floods were triggered by abnormally heavy and persistent rainfall, an occurrence not witnessed in this region for many years. The impact of this rainfall has been felt across the cities of Chenzhou, Hengyang, Yongzhou, and Zhuzhou. These cities are home to a combined population of 3.5 million people and encompass approximately 2.3 million hectares of farmland. In Chenzhou, where there are 25 sizable and mid-sized reservoirs, 16 have experienced overflow due to the relentless rainstorms. Chenzhou has also experienced landslides that disrupted transportation along the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway. A segment of the railway collapsed due to the landslides, and another section was submerged underwater. To ensure the safety of residents, law enforcement personnel have successfully relocated 3,800 individuals from rural areas in Anren County. This region had around 3,000 people who were initially stranded, but rescue efforts are still ongoing. Meteorologists predict that portions of Hunan Province will continue to receive substantial rainfall over the next two days. To address the crisis, both the provincial and local governments of Hunan have established emergency response teams. Officials have been dispatched to the affected zones to coordinate rescue and relief operations. The Beijiang River in Guangdong Province has experienced its most severe flooding of the year. In Lechang, over 35,000 residents and officials have collaborated in disaster relief activities. As a result, more than 86 percent of the flood-affected populace has been successfully rescued. The rescue teams remain committed to reaching those who still require assistance. Trains running from the northern region of Chenzhou to Guangzhou in southern Guangdong Province faced delays of two to three hours on Thursday.