CHINA-GUANGDONG-FLOOD (CN)

(240421) -- GUANGZHOU, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Resucers work in Hanguang Town of Qingyuan, south China's Guangdong Province, April 21, 2024. A total of 38 hydrological stations at 24 rivers in south China's Guangdong Province have reported water levels surpassing the alert threshold as of 4 p.m. on Sunday, according to the provincial department of water resources. The lower reaches of the Beijiang River were expected to experience big floods caused by the heavy and continuous downpours. The provincial disaster reduction committee has initiated a Level IV emergency response to tackle the floods that hit the cities of Shaoguan and Qingyuan in Guangdong. Rescue efforts are also underway. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)