China Warns of Heavy Rain, Flood Risks Ahead of May Day Holiday
Rain during rush hour in Hong Kong, April 24.
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Chinese weather authorities warned of heavy rainfall across southern regions from April 26 to April 29, with downpours expected to hit areas already saturated by earlier storms, raising the risk of flooding and landslides.
The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Emergency Management Ministry urged local governments to step up precautions ahead of the May Day holiday starting next Friday, when increased travel and outdoor activity may heighten exposure to risks, the ministry said in a statement on Saturday.