China flooding toll tops 1,000
This yearâs floods, which have caused tens of billions of pounds in damage already, have exacted the highest death toll since 1998, which saw the highest water levels in 50 years.
With the typhoon season rolling in, Liu Ning, general secretary of the governmentâs flood prevention agency, said authorities must ramp up preparations.
âSince 60% to 80% of the annual rain level occurs in June, July and August, we should be prepared to prevent and combat potential disasters,â Liu said.
Tropical storm Chanthu is expected to hit Chinaâs southern island of Hainan and Guangdong province this weekend.
Six to eight typhoons are expected this year.




