At least eight people have died and over 30 remain missing after torrential rains triggered flash floods in Sichuan Province, southwest China. 💔 Rescuers battled through damaged infrastructure to save four people by Saturday evening, while over 1,250 residents were displaced in Xinhua village, Hanyuan County.
The disaster struck around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, destroying 40+ homes and cutting off communications. Over 443 emergency workers rushed to the scene—restoring partial road access and setting up temporary shelters for affected families. 🚑🏠
Authorities confirmed that recovery operations are ongoing, with crews working round-the-clock. China’s rapid-response systems highlight the scale of climate-related challenges in mountainous regions. 🌄⛈️
Our thoughts are with all impacted communities. Stay tuned for updates.
