In south China, silkworm farmers reel from deadly floods
Friday, 26 April 2024 () Qingyuan, China (AFP) April 25, 2024
Hose in hand, 40-year-old Zhu Huangyi cleans a small concrete room once home to his silkworms, two thirds of which were lost in deadly floods hitting southern China this week. Just two hours from the economic powerhouse and megacity of Guangzhou, surrounded by lush subtropical vegetation, lies the village of Sancun, one of the worst hit by the recent bad weather. Around a quarter of hous
Heavy rainstorms have devastated southern China, claiming lives and causing widespread damage. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 10 people still missing. Chen Min, vice minister of water resources, has urged stronger flood control measures. Footage shows dramatic scenes of cars being swept away and...
Friday, 26 April 2024 ()
