Deluge in China's 'Hawaii': Hainan Battles Record Rain

Hainan, China's 'Hawaii', experiences severe flooding due to extreme rainfall and Tropical Storm Trami. Sanya reported the highest October rainfall since 2000. Despite not facing a direct hit, over 50,000 people were evacuated. China's infrastructure faces pressure from record rains, causing significant economic losses.

Hainan, often dubbed China's 'Hawaii', is grappling with severe flooding as extreme rainfall continues for a third day. The island, renowned for its sandy beaches and palm-fringed coastline, is left half-submerged due to Tropical Storm Trami, setting record rainfall highs.

The storm, after causing fatalities in the Philippines, skirted Hainan but prompted Chinese authorities to evacuate over 50,000 residents. This year, China's eastern coastline has repeatedly faced extreme weather challenges, highlighting alarming climate change effects.

Officials, reflecting on the 6.3% rise in national October precipitation, warn of future intense weather. While China's anti-flood infrastructure is stretched thin, authorities scramble resources for recovery efforts, accounting for substantial economic losses this year.

(With inputs from agencies.)