Devastating Floods Hit Southern and Eastern China in 1997
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Disaster Overview : In May 1997, heavy rains caused severe flooding in several regions of Guangdong Province, China. The intense rainfall, described by scientists as a 'once in 500 years' event, led to devastating mountain floods and rapidly rising river levels, inundating villages and farmland, and causing widespread destruction. By July, the floodwaters had spread to 12 provinces, including Hong Kong, impacting over 14 million people.
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