Urgent evacuation and rescue operations have been underway since Saturday in southwest China's Yunnan Province following days of heavy rainfall that triggered geological disasters, affecting thousands of residents in the region.
In Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, landslides, mudslides and floods have blocked multiple roads, with dense fog further complicating transportation.
Starting early Saturday, the local fire department deployed 21 vehicles and 108 personnel to assist with evacuation and rescue operations across the affected areas. The road maintenance department has also been working around the clock to repair damaged roads and keep key routes open for rescue efforts.
By Sunday evening, 27 households and shops in the danger zone had been evacuated, 138 trapped individuals had been rescued, and 331 people had been relocated to safety.
In Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, torrential rains have caused widespread damage to roads, homes, crops, and other infrastructure, affecting thousands of residents.
Following the disaster, local authorities swiftly activated the emergency response plan, notified residents through radio and social media, and efficiently coordinated evacuation efforts.
A team of experts has been dispatched to the affected area to assess potential hazards and implement preventive measures.
In addition, more than 11,000 people have joined the rescue efforts, and over 1,000 emergency vehicles have been deployed to ensure prompt and effective operations.
As of 12:00 on Sunday, Nujiang had urgently relocated 1,797 residents, with no fatalities reported so far.
Meteorological authorities warn that more rainfall is expected in both prefectures in the coming days, keeping the risk of landslides, mudflows and flash floods at a high level.
Evacuation, rescue efforts underway in Yunnan amid geological disasters
