Northern China is grappling with a devastating humanitarian crisis as the death toll from record-breaking rains continues to climb. At least 78 lives have been claimed by the catastrophic floods, prompting authorities to issue warnings of more flooding and the imminent arrival of another storm.
The province of Hebei has been particularly hard-hit, with the death toll there rising to 29, according to state media reports. This follows the aftermath of Storm Doksuri, which struck the region as a typhoon two weeks ago and triggered the most severe rainfall in 140 years of recorded history. Rescue efforts have been in full swing, striving to locate those swept away by the torrents. Yet, another storm named Khanun looms on the horizon, adding to the challenges faced by rescue teams.
