Nature flexed its muscles in northwest China this week as relentless rainfall caused landslides and mudslides across Shaanxi Province’s Baoji City. 🌧️ Torrential downpours averaging 67mm – with some areas getting drenched by 209mm in 24 hours – turned roads into rivers and hillsides into cascades of mud.
Key highways and expressways became temporary no-go zones as emergency crews deployed excavators to clear debris. 🚜 While the deluge caused significant travel disruptions, local authorities confirm no casualties have been reported – a testament to China’s rapid disaster response systems.
The province activated its Level IV flood control protocol Wednesday morning, while Baoji sounded the alarm Tuesday night with urgent flash flood warnings. ⚠️ Weather watchers are keeping eyes glued to forecasts as the region prepares for more potential rainfall.
