The death toll from the road collapse in southern China has surged to 48, as authorities issue warnings about the heightened risk of disasters, particularly geological ones, due to adverse weather conditions.
The country’s weather office has cautioned that persistent rainfall increases the likelihood of such disasters, urging people to exercise caution, especially during the ongoing May public holiday period.
Last month, torrential rains in Guangdong resulted in floods that claimed the lives of four individuals and displaced over 100,000 residents. Moreover, just last week, a devastating tornado struck Guangzhou, claiming the lives of five people.
These recent events underscore the vulnerability of the region to natural calamities exacerbated by adverse weather conditions.
China has long grappled with landslides and other disasters, especially in mountainous regions. Earlier this year, in January, a landslide in the southwestern province of Yunnan claimed the lives of at least 44 individuals. Similarly, heavy rainfall triggered a landslide near the northern city of Xi’an last August, resulting in the deaths of over 20 people.
