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.
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cgtn.com