South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has been hit hard by torrential rains from Super Typhoon Yagi, with local authorities issuing a Level II emergency flood response on Tuesday afternoon as the Yujiang River flooded for the first time this year.
On Wednesday afternoon the water level in the Nanning section of the Yujiang River was at 75.59 meters, 2.59 meters above the warning level.
Authorities in Nanning City have been paying close attention to changes in weather and water conditions, and implementing water traffic control in certain areas.
China has a four-tier flood-control emergency-response system, with Level I being the most severe response.
In Baise City of Guangxi, heavy rains brought major flooding and have disrupted traffic since early Tuesday morning.
Local authorities swiftly activated emergency plans, and dispatched personnel for drainage work and diverting traffic from flooded road sections.
By noon on Tuesday, most of the floodwaters on main roads in the downtown area in Baise City had receded with traffic returning to normal.
Yagi, the 11th typhoon of this year, has caused significant damage across many areas of China over the past few days, with Hainan Province and Guangdong Province being among the hardest hit.
Heavy rains from Typhoon Yagi trigger flood warning, disrupt traffic in Guangxi
The third part of China Media Group (CMG)'s Mid-Autumn Festival gala aired on Tuesday night blends traditional Chinese culture with international artistry in a diverse lineup, bringing the audience an unforgettable night of music performance and poetry recitation.
The annual gala broadcast, also known as "Qiuwan" in Chinese, was recorded in Shenyang City of northeast China's Liaoning Province, a 2,300-year-old city boasting three world cultural heritage sites and over 1,500 historical and cultural sites. The city is also one of the most well-known industrial cities in China.
Themed "Moon Bright", the third part of the grand gala features an array of classic songs, reunion-themed narratives, and touching performances. Highlights include a music adaptation of the famous Chinese poem Qing Ping Diao by Tang Dynasty Poet Li Bai (701-762), which captures the essence of ancient Chinese beauty and expression; and a middle-school chorus from the Macao Special Administrative Region, singing about their love for the country and hopes for a brighter future.
The third segment of the show also features celebrated French musician Richard Clayderman, who enchants the audience with his timeless A Comme Amour a breathtaking rendition of The Butterfly Lovers concerto. The concerto, inspired by the tragic love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, is a modern classic that intertwines Chinese folklore with romantic Western composition techniques.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the night when the moon reaches its fullest and brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar. This year, the day fell on Tuesday (Sept 17). During the festival, families reunite, admire the moon, share the traditional festive pastry of mooncakes and light up lanterns.
Part 3 of CMG Mid-Autumn Festival Gala showcases diverse lineup of performances
