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China's Flood Threat: Red Alerts Issued
30 Jul
Summary
- Red alerts for heavy rain and geological disasters were issued.
- Dozens of tourist sites were closed due to flood risks.
- Past landslides have resulted in significant loss of life.
Authorities in China's northwestern Shaanxi and Gansu provinces issued emergency alerts on July 30, 2026, closing dozens of tourist sites due to the heightened risk of floods and landslides from heavy rainfall. Xian, the capital of Shaanxi, upgraded its rainstorm warning to the highest red level. This led to the closure of valleys along the Qin Mountains and temporary shutdowns of forest parks.
Gansu province's meteorological authorities escalated their heavy rain emergency response to Level III, warning of increased dangers including flash floods and urban flooding. Red alerts for geological disasters were also issued for some districts in Longnan, anticipating landslides and mudslides within the next 24 hours. A total of 61 tourist attractions in Longnan had been temporarily shut by 4 p.m. (0800 GMT).
