On August 17, the emergency management department in Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia, claimed that a flash flood had occurred in Urad Rear Banner, Bayannur City, leading to the deaths of 10 campers and 2 others missing.
Around 22:00 on August 16, a sudden flash flood in the upper reaches of Wugaisugou, Dongwugai Township, Urad Rear Banner, Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia, caused multiple campers to go missing. As of 17:20 on August 17, it has resulted in 10 campers confirmed dead, 2 missing, and 1 rescued.
Local residents online mentioned that these tourists seemed to be students who had just completed the college entrance examination. As there were no attractions in the area, they spontaneously went camping in the mountain gullies. However, the terrain here is quite special, and if there is heavy rain, flash floods are likely to occur. They said that the police, armed police, and fire department were all mobilized.
Mr. Ji, a resident of mainland China, told Epoch Times that the current information blockade is severe. With so many children dead, parents cannot speak out, and the authorities have not provided more reports. It is unclear whether these children were university students or recent high school graduates. The outbreak of mountain floods in Inner Mongolia this time is very serious, and the outside world has no idea about the disasters local residents are facing. Especially before the CCP’s September 3rd military parade, they do not allow more negative news to spread.
The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Meteorological Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning signal at 4:52 on August 17, 2025: Urat Middle Banner in Bayannur City has received over 100 millimeters of rainfall within 3 hours, and the rain is continuing. Heavy rain areas may experience flash floods, urban floods, and other disasters.
Due to the heavy rain, the authorities have announced the cessation of gatherings, classes, and business operations (except for specific industries) to carry out defense and emergency work against disasters like flash floods, landslides, and debris flows.
On July 8, due to a sudden heavy rain in the upper reaches of Qian Da Men Gou in Wujiahe Town, Urad Middle Banner, Bayannur City, there were short-term heavy precipitation, thunderstorms, strong winds, and hailstorms accompanying severe convective weather.
The combination of heavy rainfall and the mountainous terrain of Qian Da Men Gou led to a high gradient, steep slope, and strong instant water flow impact. Around 00:10 on July 9, the west side embankment of the Qian Da Men Bridge at kilometer 1066 of national highway G335 was washed away by floodwaters, resulting in 1 person falling into the floodwaters and going missing.