China flood victims race against time to salvage property

Authorities say more rain expected in Guangdong, warn against rumours of supply shortages and price spikes for basic goods

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Victims of severe floods in southern China raced on April 24 to salvage property from the muddy waters, as the authorities warned of more heavy rain to come.

Massive downpours have struck Guangdong province in recent days, triggering deluges that have claimed the lives of four people and forced the evacuation of more than 100,000.

The severe floods are virtually unheard of so early in the year even in lush, subtropical Guangdong, with one senior official linking them to worsening climate change.