Duliu River flood, China, June 24, 2025

Extreme rainstorm belt brings major flooding to southern China, Guangxi records over 1 000 mm (40 inches) in 5 days

A vast rainstorm belt swept across southern China from June 17 to 24, 2025, delivering record-breaking rainfall. Northern Liuzhou, Guangxi, recorded over 1 000 mm (40 inches) in five days, prompting red flood alerts and evacuations of tens of thousands of people. Rivers across the Pearl and Yangtze River basins remain above warning levels, with heavy rain forecast to persist.

Severe Tropical Storm Wutip making landfall over Guangdong. Credit: GEO-KOMPSAT 2A RAMMBCIRA, The Watchers. Acquired at 08:30 UTC on June 14, 2025.

Severe Tropical Storm Wutip makes landfall near Leizhou City in Guangdong after leaving 4 dead in Vietnam

Severe Tropical Storm Wutip made a second landfall near Leizhou City in south China’s Guangdong Province on June 14, 2025, bringing the threat of heavy rains and flash floods. The storm had previously caused widespread damage in Hainan after its initial landfall on June 13, and earlier, brought intense rainfall, flooding, and significant disruptions to central Vietnam.