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Straits Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Straits Times
Northern China flash flood kills 8, Xinhua reports
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox BEIJING - At least eight people have died in a flash flood in northern China, state media reported on Aug 17, with four others still missing, as the East-Asian monsoon continues to unleash atmospheric chaos across the world's second-largest economy. The banks of a river running through the grasslands of Inner Mongolia burst at around 10pm on Aug 16, the report said, washing away 13 campers on the outskirts of Bayannur city, a major agricultural hub. One person has been rescued. China has suffered weeks of extreme weather since July, battered by heavier-than-usual downpours with the monsoon stalling over its north and south. Weather experts link the shifting pattern to climate change, testing officials as flash floods displace thousands and threaten billions of dollars in economic losses. Bayannur is an important national grain and oil production base, as well as a sheep breeding and processing centre. At the other end of the country, a three-and-a-half-month fishing suspension in the southern province of Hainan ended on Aug 16, state media reported, after agricultural affairs officials ordered ships to shelter in port owing to persistent, heavy rain. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore I want to divorce my husband and be a single mother: More victims speaking up on emotional abuse World Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand after Putin summit Singapore Buying hope: Inside S'pore's love affair with the lottery Singapore She won big in Genting, but getting $240k winnings back to Singapore was dicey Life These cats may have disabilities, but they are resilient and capable of being affectionate Singapore PM Wong's National Day Rally speech to begin at 6.45pm on Aug 17 Singapore Motorcyclist dies after multi-vehicle collision on TPE Opinion Confessions of a born-again Singaporean The deluge in Inner Mongolia follows a deadly downpour in Beijing - just under 1,000km away - late last month which killed at least 44 people and forced the evacuation of more than 70,000 residents. The central government announced last week 430 million yuan (S$76.6 million) in fresh funding for disaster relief, taking the total allocated since April to at least 5.8 billion yuan. REUTERS
Hypebeast
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
PERSONSOUL Explores the Blazing Desert In Latest Drop
Experimental brands are at the forefront of fashion, andPERSONSOULis the latest one you need to watch. Born in the Chinese Guangdong Province, PERSONSOUL is crafting apocalyptic gear for a modern civilization while paying tribute to oriental traditionalism. Merging avant-garde designs with pristine denim craftsmanship and eye-catching styles, PERSONSOUL encourages limitless self-expression. Its collections explore distant wastelands and spiritual declarations, positioning PERSONSOUL at the forefront of East-Asian innovation. Whether you're heading to the blazing desert or crisp mountaintops, PERSONSOUL has you covered. The brand's latest drop opensSpring/Summer 2025with a striking vision of heating dystopias, presenting colossal mud-washed denim, sheer cutout bodysuits, pierced tops, and paneled tees for utopian exploration. Previous drops can't be missed either, featuring frayed and wrapped dresses, bold motorcycle jackets, slashed denim vests, and handmade bleached uniforms. Take a closer look at PERSONSOUL's recent collections in the gallery above. Its SS25 range is available now via the brand'swebsite.
