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Authorities in a southern Chinese city have launched an operation to recapture more than 70 crocodiles that escaped from a commercial farm after intense flooding swept through the region, multiple state media outlets have reported, with some residents warned to stay indoors.

Rainstorms battering southern China have killed at least seven people and allowed dozens of crocodiles to escape from a farm.

Seven people have died in landslides in past two days as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in China

Residents have been told to stay vigilant and avoid going out

Around 75 crocodiles escaped from a breeding farm after Typhoon Haikui caused flooding in Guangdong.

Residents were advised to stay at home after more than 70 crocodiles escaped in Maoming.

Authorities in a southern Chinese city have launched an operation to recapture more than 70 crocodiles that escaped from a commercial farm after intense flooding swept through the region, multiple state media outlets have reported, with some residents warned to stay indoors.

Beijing: A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authori...

As Typhoon Haikui dumped multiple rounds of extreme rainfall that flooded the Peng village in Maoming, South Chinas Guangdong Province, more than 70 crocodiles have been flushed to the streets after a crocodile farm was damaged amid heavy rains, media reported on Tuesday. Local authorities are trying to catch the escaped creatures using sonar equipment, while reminding residents to refrain from going outdoors.

Residents in southern China have been advised to stay indoors as more than 70 crocodiles escaped from a farm, amidst severe rainfall causing chaos.