Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears
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Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears
"By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm."
"Torrential rain is also forecast this coming week for Bangladesh, northern Myanmar and the far east of India, including Nagaland, Manipur and Assam up to 250mm could fall, locally more than 400mm."
"Central and northern India are continuing to experience particularly high temperatures. Maxima of 45C have been reported from as far west as the coastal city of Surat, to Haryana and Delhi in the north, and Odisha in the east."
"Heavy rainfall has also been falling in Nigeria in recent days, causing widespread damage and destruction across some areas of Jalingo, the state capital of Taraba in the east of the country."
Heavy rain is forecasted across southern China, with totals exceeding 100mm in several provinces. Emergency management meetings are addressing flood risks, particularly for vulnerable reservoirs. Bangladesh, northern Myanmar, and eastern India are also expecting torrential rain, with some areas receiving over 400mm. Meanwhile, central and northern India are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 45C. Yellow heatwave alerts have been issued due to high humidity and UV levels. In Nigeria, heavy rainfall has caused significant damage in Jalingo, leading to property inundation and destruction.
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