• Extreme hailstorm with 40 mm (1.57 inches) per hour rainfall hits China’s Gansu Province

    A severe hailstorm impacted Zhuoni County in Gansu Province, China, on September 16. Local reports and video evidence indicate intense rainfall reaching 40 mm (1.57 inches) per hour, combined with a surface temperature of 6°C (43°F). Large amounts of hail accumulated on the ground, covering roads, farmland, and residential areas. Video footage shared on social…

  • 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.