On July 19, heavy rainfall triggered a mudslide in Meino Village, Meiwu Township, Xiaojin County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, leading to the evacuation of 26 villagers and leaving 2 individuals missing.
In the early hours of today, the torrential rain continued to wreak havoc in Xinhua Village, Malie Township, Hanyuan County. The Emergency Management Bureau of Xiaojin County in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, issued another notification stating that around 6:00 pm on the 19th, Meino Village in Meiwu Township of Xiaojin County was affected by heavy rain. A sudden mountain torrent mudslide occurred in Hannan Gou, flooding the village like a fierce beast, sweeping away houses and breaking electric poles. As a result, 26 people were evacuated, and two went missing.
The Sichuan Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue alert for heavy rain on July 20 at 15:00: from tonight at 8:00 pm to the 21st at 8:00 pm, there will be heavy to torrential rain in Ya’an and Leshan cities, the western parts of Guangyuan, Mianyang, Deyang, Chengdu, and Meishan cities, the southeastern part of Ganzi Prefecture, and the northern and western parts of the Panxi region.
In recent times, several parts of China have been facing flood disasters, with millions affected in Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, and Jiangxi provinces. Citizens of Shenyang also woke up to find their cars submerged this morning. Videos showed trees uprooted and cars damaged. Moreover, severe downpours hit regions like Taian and Jining in Shandong, causing roads to turn into rivers, vehicles submerged, and residents having to navigate the flooded streets as if rowing a boat.
Netizens expressed their concerns, questioning the frequent occurrence of extreme weather this year, expressing that disasters and human calamities showcase the insignificance of humanity in front of nature. Some remarked on the necessity for responsible planning and construction to minimize risks, emphasizing the importance of keeping developments away from riverbanks and restoring the equilibrium of river systems.
One netizen from Shenyang described the terror brought by the heavy rainfall, humorously criticizing the drainage system of new urban areas for its inefficiency in handling even a small amount of water, highlighting the need for continuous efforts in addressing such perennial issues like flooded vehicles. They concluded on a motivational note, emphasizing that there are no impossible tasks, only people who lack diligence.