Floods and landslides due to heavy rains have caused at least 60 deaths and damage to 35,452 acres of farmland in China from June 17 to June 24, with downpours expected to continue until at least the end of June.
On June 24, the Chinese Central Meteorological Observatory extended its forecast for heavy rainfall in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River over the next 10 days. The severe rains may result in landslides and flooding, the authorities warned, posing a significant threat to six provinces, notably Jiangxi and Hunan, which are pivotal regions for early rice cultivation in China.
