Storms of Disconnection The recent storms that battered Guangxi and Hubei provinces in China serve as a stark reminder of humanity's vulnerability in the face of natural disasters.
The death toll from the devastating storms has risen to 17, with hundreds injured and tens of thousands evacuated, prompting widespread concern and solidarity across the country.
Viral images of villagers knee deep in floodwater trying to catch snakes swimming in a flooded town have highlighted both the scale of the disaster and the resilience of those affected.