More than 25,000 residents have been evacuated in northwestern China’s Shaanxi Province after days of heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding, damaging roads, bridges and key communication infrastructure.
State broadcaster CCTV reported that torrential rains over the past 24 hours caused widespread destruction across parts of the province, forcing emergency agencies to launch rescue and relief operations.
Footage from affected areas showed major damage in Zhen’an County, Shangluo City, where floodwaters severely eroded roads and cut off some communities.
Emergency workers were seen delivering essential supplies, including drinking water and rice, by foot to residents stranded by the flooding.
Authorities warned that the situation could worsen as more rainfall is expected in the region, with concerns over additional floods and landslides.
Officials said the number of people evacuated across Shaanxi since July 30 has risen above 140,000, as emergency measures continue to protect communities in vulnerable areas.
The flooding comes as China prepares for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which meteorological authorities expect to hit parts of the eastern coastline between Shanghai and Fujian from August 9 to 10.
Forecasters warned that the typhoon could combine with a cold air system after landfall, potentially bringing heavier rainfall to northern parts of China.
Several provinces, including Heilongjiang, Jilin, Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi and Hainan, are also expected to experience heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to advise residents to remain alert to possible flooding, landslides and other weather-related emergencies.
At the same time, China is facing a contrasting weather challenge, with an intense heatwave affecting central and eastern regions.
Temperatures are expected to rise above 38 degrees Celsius in many areas, while parts of northwestern Xinjiang, including the Turpan Basin, could experience temperatures exceeding 42 degrees Celsius.
Authorities have urged residents to take precautions as the country manages simultaneous risks from extreme heat and severe flooding.
