- Flash floods in Weiyuan County, Gansu Province, initially killed 10 people on July 26, but the death toll has since risen to 25, with 23 others injured, according to Xinhua.
- Nationwide flood alerts remain in place as heavy rainfall continues across many provinces, with the Ministry of Water Resources activating a level 4 flood control response for Heilongjiang.
- Authorities have warned of further landslides in Gansu as rains persist, and Typhoon Dolphin is expected to impact China's southeast coast starting Wednesday.
- Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with authorities preparing for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin.
- 19 rivers in Heilongjiang have flooded, with some water levels exceeding warning thresholds by up to 1.3 metres (4.3 feet).
- Evacuations have occurred in Sichuan, where 64,609 people have been evacuated, and more than 881,000 residents relocated since the start of the annual flood season.
Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across China, particularly in Gansu Province, where flash floods have claimed 25 lives and injured 23 others. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention has urged local authorities to enhance emergency response measures following the devastating floods that struck Weiyuan County on July 26.12567
As the annual flood season progresses, Gansu authorities have issued warnings for potential landslides, particularly in Dingxi, where the risk remains high due to ongoing rain. The Ministry of Water Resources has activated a level 4 emergency flood control response in Heilongjiang, the lowest tier in its alert system, as heavy rainfall persists across the region.
Flood alerts are also in effect in provinces including Shaanxi, Sichuan, Henan, and Hubei. In Sichuan alone, over 64,609 people have been evacuated, with more than 881,000 residents relocated since the flood season began. The situation is exacerbated by the impending arrival of Super Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to impact China's southeast coastal regions starting Wednesday.
The national commission's call for investigations highlights the need for improved disaster preparedness as the country braces for further severe weather conditions.
“Xinhua reported flash floods killed 25 and injured 23 in Weiyuan county, up from an initial death toll of 10. Authorities are bracing for Super Typhoon Dolphin, which will start to affect China's southeast coastal regions from Wednesday, as 19 rivers have flooded in Heilongjiang.”
South China Morning Post
