Around 65,000 people were evacuated in Sichuan Province, China
Around 65,000 people were evacuated in Sichuan Province, China, due to heavy rains and flood risks, with one area receiving up to 186 millimeters of rainfall in 24 hours. Since the start of the flood season in May, nearly 882,000 people have been evacuated in the province.
Consensus
- Approximately 65,000 people were evicted in Sichuan Province, China, within one day due to heavy rains and flood threats.
- The heavy rainfall occurred in the period leading up to August 2, with the highest precipitation recorded in Baofei township of Renshou County.
- The rainfall reached up to 186 millimeters in a single day in some areas.
- Since the beginning of the flood season in May, a total of about 881,000 to 882,000 people were evacuated across Sichuan Province.
- The information was reported by China Central Television (CCTV).
Points of divergence
- The heavy rains hit several cities including Chengdu on August 1. — riamo
- The evacuation was completed by 07:00 (02:00 MSK) on August 2, and involved 119 counties, cities, and districts across 20 city and autonomous prefectures in Sichuan Province. — vesti
- The number of fatalities from the earthquake in Japan increased to 38. — riamo
- A severe storm with thunder, hail, and gusty winds hit the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, causing roads and streets to turn into rushing rivers with floating cars. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- About 65 thousand people evacuated in China due to heavy rains — РИАМО
- About 65 thousand people evacuated in China in one day due to heavy rains — Вести