The national forecaster retained its second-highest precipitation alert level for various parts of the country on Aug. 3, especially around Shaanxi, south-western Chongqing, Guizhou and Guangxi, and in southern Guangdong.
Shaanxi's meteorological observatory raised its storm alert and warned of waterlogging and flash floods. The authorities have relocated 87,987 people since July 30.
Rescue workers carry out search and rescue operations following flash floods at a scenic area in Weiyuan county, Dingxi city, Gansu Province, China, July 26, 2026. Photo via Reuters
Torrential rain in the northern parts of the low-lying Sichuan Basin and other areas has triggered eight geological disasters in cities including Yibin, Ziyang, Meishan and Guangyuan, state media CCTV reported.
No casualties have been reported, but the Sichuan authorities evacuated another 40,249 people across 20 cities on Aug. 3 as a preventive measure.
