China faces severe flooding each year, causing loss of lives and resources. However, over the years, the result has worsened with climate variation and accelerated urbanization.

 The incoming Typhoon In-Fa is liable for the heavy rainfall. Horrifying photos of upturned cars and people caught in flooded subs and streets of china have flooded social media in the past three days. A viral video shows suburbanites in neck-deep water inside a metro line in Zhengzhou city. China’s central Henan area witnesses its heaviest rain in 1,000 years.

According to state-run media, subs, streets, resorts, and a large number of constructions were waterlogged, causing the city’s public transportation to a halt. The Shaolin Temple, a haven for Buddhist monks, has also been reportedly slapped by severe floods.

As meteorologists foretell more rain across the Henan territory for the next three days, President deployed 5,700 People’s Liberation army officers to the city, for rescue works. 

While dispensaries and schools have been cut off, libraries, theatres and museums have also turned into havens for those stranded in the torrential downpours. The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou, the city’s biggest with more than 7,000 beds, lost all-electric power, urging officials to arrange transportation for nearly 600 critically ill sufferers. 

 The rain has made the flood control status very critical, with water levels in high-risk levels in rivers and ruins to dams. While sections of railways, numerous flights have also been cancelled. The flood has led to the breach of various dams. 

However, over the years, China’s flooding isn’t unprecedented, its impact has worsened with climate change and accelerated urbanization. Since most of the land gets capped with impermeable pavement, the risk of water-logging increases. 

Due to global warming, the Earth’s atmosphere holds more precipitation, resulting in heavier monsoons. Is the rest of the world observing the effects of climate change?