- Torrential rain has caused widespread flooding across southern and central China, resulting in at least 12 fatalities.
- The severe weather has led to the closure of schools and businesses, alongside significant disruptions to transport and power supplies.
- Eight farm workers died after their pickup truck fell into a flooded river in Guangxi, while four others were killed in flash floods in Hubei and Hunan provinces.
- Residents in cities such as Jingzhou, Hubei, experienced knee-deep flooding, with images showing fish swimming in the streets.
- The extensive rainfall is attributed to a convergence of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, the South China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean, with heavy rain forecast to continue along the Yangtze River.
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