Detailed Situation of the Liuzhou Flood (Photo Group)
Liuzhou, Guangxi besieged by floods, 300 students in Rongshui County trapped (Photo)
In July 2009, continuous heavy rains hit Liuzhou, Guangxi. Many roads in urban areas were flooded and a great number of houses were submerged. A citizen paddled a canoe and then climbed a ladder to return home.
According to a comprehensive report by Xinhua News Agency, due to the persistent torrential rains, the water level of the Liujiang River in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region kept rising. According to flood control experts, the Liuzhou station of the Liujiang River will experience a once-in-20-years flood.