Biblical rains flooded half of China! Scenes of chaos in Guangdong!

Record levels of precipitation are also observed in Guangdong province. Extreme weather has brought chaos to the nearby Chinese city of Shenzhen. It is a technology hub with a population of over 17.7 million people. In Shenzhen, precipitation intensity exceeded historical maximums on record. 465mm of rain fell in 12 hours, the most since records began in 1952. The industrial city of Dongguan, north of Shenzhen, also reported its heaviest rain in 15 years. The heaviest rain since 1884 has hit the Asian financial hub. The highest level of black storm warning has been issued in Hong Kong. More than 200mm of rain has fallen since Thursday evening. Water poured down steep slopes, flooding streets, metro stations and tunnels. #china #flood #rain #weather #news