Chinese villagers hit by worst floods in generations say they had no warning
Summary
Pingtou village in Guangdong, China, faces its worst flooding in generations after record rainfall, leaving residents without prior warning or sufficient aid.
Key Points
- Pingtou village in Guangdong experienced its worst flooding in generations due to record rainfall.
- At least seven people were killed in Guangzhou from floods caused by 622.6 mm of rain over five days.
- Residents of Pingtou reported no flood alerts, leaving them unprepared for the disaster.
- Chinese government allocated 5.8 billion yuan for disaster relief since April, but local aid seems insufficient in Pingtou.
