A section of National Highway G242 in Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, collapsed on Monday following days of heavy rainfall, prompting local authorities to close the road and seal off the area.
The collapsed section, about 15 meters long and 3 meters wide, saw half of its roadbed fallen and washed away by torrential floodwater, leaving the pavement severely damaged.
Local government and public security departments swiftly closed the section after the danger was detected, barring vehicles and pedestrians from the hazardous zone to prevent possible secondary disasters.
As raingfall continues, conditions are not yet safe for personnel or machinery to enter the affected area. Repair work will begin once the rain stops, river water levels recede, and the mountain and roadbed are fully stabilized, according to authorities.
The Chongqing Municipal Hydrological Monitoring Station reported that from 8:00 a.m. Monday to 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, most of Chongqing saw moderate to heavy rain, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours. The rainfall caused 37 small and medium-sized rivers to see their water levels rise by 1 to 5 meters, with five exceeding warning levels. As of 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, the water levels on all of the rivers have fallen back to below the alert threshold.
Heavy rain triggers road collapse in southwest China's Chongqing
Cities across China are decorating landmark sites with national flags and floral displays as National Day is around the corner.
Yuzhong District of southwest China's Chongqing City is displaying over 2,000 flags alongside carefully arranged floral landscapes covering main roads, commercial hubs, and bridges. In Shexian County of east China's Anhui Province, red flags are fluttering amid the Huizhou Ancient City's floral greenery.
At the Wenshan Dongshan Park in southwest China's Yunnan Province, citizens unfurled a giant 24-by-16 meter national flag, singing vibrant songs to express their heartfelt wishes. Cities such as Chengdu in southwest China, Taiyuan in north China, and Yichang in central China are also showcasing the five-star flag to usher in the holiday.
Flower displays bloom throughout streets and parks, with cities of Fuzhou in the east and Daqing in the northeast hosting themed floral exhibitions that brighten public spaces. Markets bustle with activity as fresh produce flows steadily. In Zhongmu, Henan Province in central China, trucks loaded with pomegranate, honey tangerines and kiwi line up early to meet demand. In Urumqi City of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, flower markets bloom with over a thousand varieties meeting diverse consumer preferences.
Ahead of the holiday, Hong Kong's streets have been adorned with bright national and special administrative region (SAR)'s flags alongside large National Day posters. Community groups are holding cultural activities featuring traditional crafts to celebrate the 77th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
In Macao, national flags wave at border checkpoints, streets, parks and squares, paired with celebratory banners creating a lively National Day atmosphere.
Cities across China adorned for National Day celebrations
