More than 115,000 people have been evacuated from flood-prone regions in northwest China's Shaanxi province following torrential rains that sparked widespread flooding and increased the threat of landslides. According to local officials and reports from China Central Television, provincial authorities successfully relocated 115,756 residents across 49,925 households as heavy downpours impacted large sections of the province.
The most intense rainfall was recorded in the counties of Luonan, Tongguan, and Baihe. Notably, the Shipo station in Luonan received 136.4 millimetres of rain. The severe weather caused significant flooding across the Hanjiang, Weihe, Danjiang, and Yiluo river basins. Data indicates that 28 rivers and 40 hydrological stations in these areas recorded dozens of flood peaks, with water levels at two specific monitoring stations briefly surpassing warning thresholds before they began to recede.
As the situation remains critical, the Shaanxi Provincial Meteorological Observatory has renewed orange alerts for rainstorms and severe convective weather. Officials warned that further heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms are anticipated through Wednesday. In response, emergency authorities have directed local governments to maintain evacuation efforts in high-risk zones, while cautioning the public about the persistent risks of flash floods, urban inundation, mudslides, and landslides. During a flood-control meeting held on Tuesday, the provincial government emphasized the need for heightened precautions as the severe weather conditions continue.
