Southern China faces severe flooding from Typhoon Narra, with thousands evacuated and another storm system approaching Japan and Taiwan.
Heavy rains from Typhoon Narra have submerged homes and shops in southern China, with over 54,000 people relocated in Guangxi. Water levels in Chongzuo exceeded a record high set in 2008, prompting evacuations and the closure of businesses and tourist operations. The typhoon has lingered over the Beibu Gulf, dumping heavy rain on Guangxi and nearby provinces of Hainan and Guangdong. River water overflowed into the city, with water levels reaching the rooftops of some buildings and power lines.
Meanwhile, Typhoon Saudel is moving toward southern Japan and northern Taiwan, where it is expected to bring heavy rain. In Taiwan, one person has died and four are missing due to flooding from a separate weather system. The typhoon's impact on rainfall timing and intensity remains uncertain. Japan's weather agency warned of destructive gusts as Typhoon Saudel approached the southwestern islands of Okinawa prefecture, also causing extremely strong winds and high seas.
Why it matters
Typhoon Narra has caused intense flooding in southern China, but regional exposure does not prove that a specific storm was caused by climate change or that every coast faces equal risk.
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What to watch
Watch for restoration of water, power and essential services in subsequent official updates.
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