Heavy rains impact thousands in southwest China's Yunnan Province

Continuous heavy rainfall in southwest China's Yunnan Province has triggered geological disasters and caused house collapses and road disruptions, affecting thousands of residents.

As of 8 p.m. on Sunday, torrential rains in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture had affected 5,885 people from 1,652 households, damaging 27 houses and destroying or damaging 16 bridges. Road disruptions were reported at 97 locations. A popular scenic area and a sightseeing platform had been temporarily closed.

As of 8 p.m., Nujiang had urgently relocated 1,797 residents, with no fatalities reported so far.

Meanwhile, in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, landslides, mudslides and floods have blocked multiple roads, with dense fog further complicating transportation. The Meri Snow Mountain scenic zone was temporarily closed after flash floods forced the evacuation of 300 tourists.

Local transport authorities of Diqing have deployed workers and machinery to repair damaged roads. In Deqen County, crews of local fire department have rescued 138 trapped residents and relocated 331 others to safety.

Meteorological authorities warn that more rainfall is expected in both prefectures in coming days, maintaining a high risk of landslides, mudflows and flash floods.