Torrential rain delays hundreds of flights at southern China airportsHeavy rains are disrupting travel across southern China. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport a...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
China stands ready to deepen solidarity with partners: Chinese envoy to India on BRICS Foreign Ministers' MeetingChina's Ambassador Xu Feihong congratulated India on hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He highlighted constructive discussions ...
16 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Monsoon and renewables cool India’s emissionsIndia’s carbon emissions dipped slightly in 2025, marking the first decline during normal economic conditions, driven by a strong monsoon, ...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers from various nations are successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are carrying vital oil and gas suppli...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
4 dead, 8 missing in north China landslide after heavy rainHeavy rain triggered a landslide in Hebei, China. The disaster resulted in four deaths. Eight people are still missing. The incident occurr...
28 Jul, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Remnants of Typhoon Gaemi trigger flash floods in northeast ChinaTwo officials, including the deputy mayor of Linjiang city in Jilin province, went missing during flood rescue efforts, state broadcaster C...
28 Jul, 2024, 09.52 AM IST
Six dead, four missing in rains in ChinaThe current round of rainfall has now ended, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. A total of 18,916 people have been evacuated, with ...
06 Aug, 2023, 11.26 AM IST
What caused the heaviest rainfall in 140 years in Beijing and northern China?Extreme rainfall, triggered by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri, followed by warm and humid atmosphere brought by Typhoon Khanun, battered Beiji...
03 Aug, 2023, 10.11 PM IST
China braces for another typhoonChina's meteorological authority issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Malakas, forecasting strong winds and heavy rain.
17 Sep, 2016, 02.41 PM IST
28 killed in heavy rains and landslides in ChinaFloods from swollen rivers forced more than 12,000 people to relocate overnight, the Hubei provincial disaster relief headquarters said.
02 Jul, 2016, 01.04 PM IST
Heavy rains in China affect 8 lakh people, cause huge damageTorrential rains have battered several provinces in China, killing at least 10 persons and affecting some 8 lakh others besides causing hea...
22 May, 2016, 08.57 PM IST
China to build sponge cities to address water loggingChina plans to turn its cities into "sponges" to absorb rain water after several of its urban centres were inundated in heavy rains causing...
30 Sep, 2015, 11.11 AM IST
Nine killed in heavy rains in southwest ChinaAt least nine people were killed and 11 others went missing after heavy rains lashed southwest China for the last two days.
12 Aug, 2014, 09.46 AM IST