China's Unending Storm Season: A Pattern of Devastation A powerful typhoon is barreling towards China's east coast, threatening heavy rains and strong winds.
The usual precautions are in place – evacuations, school closures, flight cancellations – but amidst the chaos, a sense of déjà vu prevails.
China has witnessed an alarming uptick in extreme weather events: typhoons, floods, landslides, and droughts have taken their toll on the country.