86,000 relocated, transport disrupted due to heavy rain in south China's Guangdong

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Due to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, China's economic powerhouse of Guangdong Province has transferred over 86,000 people in advance as a preventive measure, while relevant railway services have been suspended and flights delayed.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 65 townships and sub-districts in Guangdong experienced torrential rain, with precipitation exceeding 100 millimeters, wh