Weather tracker: Heavy seasonal rain causes widespread flooding in China

Six people dead, thousands evacuated and transport disrupted after at least 20 floods in major rivers

China has been experiencing heavy rainfall throughout the country since the start of its rainy season, which runs from May to September. Heavy rain has resulted in at least 20 floods in major rivers across the country, with 31 rivers surpassing their flood warning levels.

Dianjiang county in Chongqing received 269.2mm in one day last week, the highest ever recorded in a single day there. As a result, there have been six deaths, more than 10,000 evacuations, and 40,000 people affected as well as severe disruptions to rail services and transport as a direct result of flooding.