Flood‑hit regions in China begin reconstruction after heavy rains

Urban areas were submerged and residents trapped as intense rainfall hit many parts of China from Monday to Tuesday morning. As the rain eased in Henan, Hubei and other provincial regions, local authorities launched efforts to clear silt and rebuild.

In Longlin Various Nationalities Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, continuous downpours flooded low‑lying urban areas.

A level II flood control emergency response was activated, with emergency services, fire departments and other agencies being mobilized to evacuate trapped residents.

Now that floodwaters have receded, crews are working to clear silt and repair roads as locals help the stranded and form volunteer groups to transport supplies.

In Taiping Town, central China's Henan Province, a sudden extreme downpour caused rivers to swell, damaging roads and other infrastructure. On Tuesday, parts of the town lost power and communications due to road collapsing in the area.

County authorities dispatched teams to assess the damage and repair the facilities. All affected residents and visitors have now been evacuated to safer areas on either side of the river.

The city of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province saw rainfall up to 73.3 mm on Tuesday. In the city's Jinpu New Area, water reached calf height, forcing pedestrians and vehicles to wade through.

Drainage crews were deployed with equipment to pump out water from culverts and heavily inundated roads.

(Cover: Affected residents being evacuated in Xianfeng County, Hubei Province, central China, July 1, 2025. /VCG)