Heavy Rain and Floods in China

Floods are frequent occurrences, especially along the major rivers like the Yangtze, Yellow, and Pearl. Summer monsoons and typhoon rains often cause these rivers to overflow their banks, inundating surrounding areas.

Typhoons, also called tropical cyclones, are swirling storms that batter China's coasts, bringing torrential rains and strong winds. These storms can cause significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture.