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Smaller rivers proving the bigger challenge

[2016-07-11 04:18]

With Typhoon Nepartak still battering China's coastline, it looks like the severe flooding that has already soaked many cities in recent weeks will continue to play havoc in the Yangtze River basin.

Typhoon Nepartak leaves 2 dead, 17 missing in East China

[2016-07-10 18:40]

Two people have died and 17 remain missing after Typhoon Nepartak made landfall and swept through East China's Fujian province, authorities said Sunday.

32,300 armed police in flood relief

[2016-07-10 06:50]

More than 32,300 armed police are fighting the floods that have killed more than 160 people.

Typhoon disrupts transport

[2016-07-09 07:28]

Hundreds of weekend flights and high-speed trains were canceled or suspended as Typhoon Nepartak was set to make landfall in Fujian province on Saturday morning.

'Sponge cities' plan to reduce flooding

[2016-07-09 07:23]

When Wei Yingyan poured a bottle of water onto the ground at the Yuelai Convention Center Park in Liangjiang New Area in the southwestern municipality of Chongqing, the liquid disappeared into permeable pavements within seconds.

China renews orange alert for Typhoon Nepartak

[2016-07-08 15:03]

China renewed an orange alert for extreme weather as Typhoon Nepartak made landfall early on Friday in eastern Taiwan, bringing strong gusts and downpours to the area.

Typhoon Nepartak makes landfall in eastern Taiwan

[2016-07-08 11:52]

Typhoon Nepartak made landfall early Friday in eastern Taiwan, bringing strong gusts and downpours to the area, said Taiwan's weather bureau.

Monster typhoon on way

[2016-07-08 07:38]

Residents advised to prepare survival supplies good for up to three days ahead of Nepartak

Animals run for freedom during flood

[2016-07-08 07:38]

Heavy floods have affected not only people in the central and southern provinces but also the animals.

Heavy rains sidelining couriers

[2016-07-08 07:36]

Zou Huawei, a deliveryman at the Wuhan office of Yunda Express Co, said he has not been able to work for days because of the heavy rain.

Wonderland appears in campus after rainstorm

[2016-07-07 11:28]

This photo showing the campus of Nanjing University of Science and Technology campus after a rainstorm have become a sensation on the Internet.

Premier Li stresses protecting lives in flood zone

[2016-07-07 08:27]

Premier Li made a non-stop visit to Fuyang in Anhui province, Yueyang in Hunan province and Wuhan in Hubei province on July 5 -6 ,to inspect flood control and rescue and relief work in areas along the Yangtze River and Huaihe River.

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