Hunan

Central and eastern China experienced record rainfall, killing at least 25 people and prompting 280m yuan in government aid. Heavy rains linked to global warming and El Niño affected 20 provinces, with 500 weather stations recording historic levels. China criticized EU trade measures targeting its clean-energy industries, while EU debates policies to reduce reliance on Chinese goods.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan province, China, has resulted in 26 fatalities and 61 injuries, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at the factory, with the cause of the blast currently unknown. State media has confirmed the number of casualties.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others. The blast occurred at a plant operated by Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to save injured victims and investigate the cause.

Southern China is experiencing torrential rain with rainfall exceeding 100mm in provinces like Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian, prompting government agencies to emphasize flood prevention measures. The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management are coordinating emergency responses to mitigate flooding risks.