Monsoon Flooding in Asia

A series of extreme rainfall events led to extensive seasonal flooding in China, India, and Japan.
China’s Unrelenting Season of Flooding
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China’s Unrelenting Season of Flooding

The 2020 monsoon has brought historic amounts of rain to the country.

Published Oct 30, 2020

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Extreme Monsoon Rains in Pakistan
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Extreme Monsoon Rains in Pakistan

The 2020 rainy season has caused fatal flooding and crop loss across Pakistan.

Published Sep 24, 2020

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Excessive Monsoon Rains Flood Asia
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Excessive Monsoon Rains Flood Asia

By mid-July 2020, rainfall had triggered flooding and landslides that affected millions of people across South and East Asia.

Published Jul 22, 2020

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Poyang Lake Extremes
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Poyang Lake Extremes

Between 2019 and 2020, water levels went from barely there to the highest on record.

Published Jul 16, 2020

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