Five rescued, nine missing after massive landslide in central China’s Hubei Province

Five rescued, nine missing after massive landslide in central China’s Hubei Province

Rescue operations are in progress in central China’s Hubei Province after a massive landslide struck a highway construction site on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The landslide, which involved over 500 000 m3 (17.6 million ft3) of soil, has led to the rescue of five individuals, while nine others remain missing, according to a statement from local authorities.

Severe flooding hits China, 3 provinces report some of the worst flooding in 50 years

Severe flooding hits China, 3 provinces report some of the worst flooding in 50 years

In response to severe flooding over the past couple of days, over 10 000 individuals were urgently evacuated in China’s central Hunan province, according to the Xiang’xi Emergency Management Bureau. The devastation included the collapse of around 70 homes, damages to 2 283 others, and flooded farmlands, leading to estimated losses of around 575 million yuan ($79 million).

Deadly landslides hit China’s Sichuan Province

Deadly landslides hit China’s Sichuan Province

Four people have died and three others are missing after landslides, triggered by flash floods, hit Wenchuan county in China’s southwestern Sichuan province on June 27, 2023. The landslides have led to the evacuation of more than 900 people.

Major tornado outbreak in Liaoning, China

Major tornado outbreak in Liaoning, China

A major tornado outbreak took place in northeast China’s province of Liaoning on June 1, 2023, spawning at least 5 large tornadoes in Fuxin, Kaiyuan, Shenyang, Huludao and other places.

Heavy rains affect nearly 500 000 people, devastate crop fields in Jiangxi, China

Heavy rains affect nearly 500 000 people, devastate crop fields in Jiangxi, China

Nearly 500 000 people in Jiangxi province were affected by heavy rains from Friday to Sunday, May 5 – 7, 2023, leading to the evacuation of around 14 000 residents and causing an estimated 520 million yuan ($75.2 million) in direct economic losses. China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters launched a level-IV emergency response for flood control on May 6. Rescue operations are underway.

Rare snowfall blankets the Taklimakan Desert of northwest China’s Xinjiang

Rare snowfall blankets the Taklimakan Desert of northwest China’s Xinjiang

A rare snowfall blanketed the Taklimakan Desert of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on January 17, 2023, creating picturesque winter scenery and impressing local residents and visitors. The Taklimakan Desert is the largest desert in China and the second-largest shifting-sand desert in the world.