The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange warning for mountain flood disasters at 18:00 on August 16.

The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange warning for mountain flood disasters at 18:00 on August 16: It is expected that from 20:00 on August 16 to 20:00 on August 17, there is a high probability of mountain flood disasters in some areas of southeastern Guangdong, central Sichuan, and central Gansu, with a particularly high risk of mountain flood disasters in parts of central Sichuan. Other regions may also experience mountain flood disasters due to localized short-duration heavy rainfall. Local authorities are advised to enhance real-time monitoring, flood prevention warnings, and relocation measures to mitigate risks.