The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources has issued targeted warnings to 10 provinces and autonomous regions, urging them to strengthen flood control amid rising river levels triggered by persistent rainfall.
From 08:00 Wednesday to 08:00 Thursday local time, water levels of six rivers across multiple regions exceeded warning lines, with the Qiaozhuang River in Guangyuan City of southwest China's Sichuan Province experiencing its worst flooding records since 1981.
Water levels of the affected rivers - including tributaries of the Jialing River in Sichuan and Gansu, as well as the Hulan River in Heilongjiang - have set new records.
In response, the Ministry of Water Resources issued region-specific alerts to Hebei, Xizang, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and other areas, calling for enhanced precautions against flash floods, landslides, and the safe operation of reservoirs.
Meanwhile, heavy rains in Tianshui City, Gansu, have triggered landslides and debris flows, damaging sections of National Highways 301 and 566, as well as Provincial Highway 323.
A major collapse in Hongbu Town blocked the road with approximately 3,600 cubic meters of debris. Emergency crews have been working to clear the routes, but with rain continuing, authorities advised drivers to avoid affected areas or seek alternative paths.
China issues flood warnings as multiple rivers overflow after heavy rains
