• Northern Sichuan records heaviest rainfall of 2025, causing flash floods and evacuations

    Northern Sichuan recorded its most intense rainfall of 2025 on September 5, with 12-hour accumulations exceeding 250 mm (10 inches) in Guangyuan and Nanchong, and a provincial maximum of 255.2 mm (10 inches) in Chaotian District. The rainfall triggered flash flooding, street inundations, and emergency responses across multiple districts in Guangyuan and Nanchong.

  • Tropical Storm Peipah hits Japan, evacuation orders issued for 660 000

    Tropical Storm Peipah made landfall in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, around 01:00 JST on Friday, September 5, 2025, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall across multiple regions. The storm injured at least 24 people and damaged or destroyed several homes. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 600 000 residents.