China has evacuated more than 128,000 residents as torrential rainfall triggered flood Threat in Northwest and Southwest Regions, with authorities warning of flash floods, landslides and waterlogging in parts of the country’s northwest and southwest.
China’s national weather forecaster maintained its second highest rainfall alert on Aug. 3, with the heaviest downpours expected in Shaanxi, Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, Guangxi and southern Guangdong.
In Shaanxi Province, meteorological authorities upgraded storm warnings and cautioned against flash floods and urban flooding. Officials said 87,987 people had been relocated from high risk areas since July 30 as a precaution.
Heavy rainfall also triggered eight geological disasters across northern parts of the Sichuan Basin, affecting cities including Yibin, Ziyang, Meishan and Guangyuan, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Although no casualties have been reported, authorities evacuated an additional 40,249 residents on Aug. 3, bringing the total number of people relocated in Sichuan since mid July to 922,058.
China’s Natural Resources Ministry said water levels in several rivers had exceeded warning thresholds and issued a red alert for flash floods in parts of Chongqing, urging local governments to strengthen emergency response measures.
In Yunnan Province, forecasters warned that persistent heavy rain is expected from Aug. 3 to Aug. 6, increasing the risk of flash floods, landslides and river flooding. Meanwhile, eastern coastal provinces are preparing for the impact of Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall beginning Aug. 6.
Chinese authorities continue to monitor weather conditions closely as emergency teams remain on standby to respond to flooding and other rain related disasters.
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