China Gets a Year’s Rain in 2 Days, 15 Dams Release Water, Billion-Dollar Drainage System Fails

"Heavy rains in Dongguan, combined with the sudden release of water from multiple
reservoirs, led to widespread flooding. Homes, factories, and vehicles were submerged, causing significant damage. Factory owners and workers reported that the floodgates were opened in the middle of the night without any prior warning, leaving many residents startled and trapped as floodwaters rose while they were still asleep. The situation quickly escalated, with people scrambling to escape the rising waters." CO