Heavy and prolonged rainfall has impacted southern and central regions of China, leading to at least 12 deaths, according to reports. The weather event has triggered flash flooding, landslides, and extensive waterlogging, prompting evacuations and causing considerable disruption. The affected areas experienced a slow-moving band of rain, stretching approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), which steadily moved eastward. This weather pattern resulted from the convergence of multiple rain bands originating from the Bay of Bengal, the South China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean, combined with low wind speeds.