China evacuates nearly 29,000 due to Typhoon Narra and heavy rains

China is responding to severe weather events, evacuating at least 28,700 people affected by Typhoon Narra in the southern Guangxi region and torrential rains battering the northeastern province of Liaoning. In Guangxi, the typhoon, locally known as 'Zitan,' triggered rapid river flooding, inundations, and cutoffs of electricity and communications in several municipalities. The Hydrological Center maintained a red alert for floods as 17 river stations exceeded warning thresholds.

Railway transport faced disruptions, with Nanning regional authorities suspending passenger trains and implementing speed reductions and inspections on exposed sections. Guangxi, a region of approximately 50 million people bordering Vietnam, experienced severe weather in July from Typhoon Maysak, which resulted in 159 deaths and 10 disappearances. Narra's arrival occurs during an active typhoon season, with other systems like Saudel also active in the western Pacific.

In Liaoning, red alerts for heavy rainfall remain in effect, and nine cities have activated emergency protocols for floods. The city of Dandong, near North Korea, recorded between 160 and 240 millimeters of precipitation in its urban area within 11 hours, with forecasts predicting over 350 millimeters by the end of the episode. The provincial response includes emergency measures for flood control and resident safety.