Archive · 27 Jul 2026

China Evacuates Tourists from Jiuzhaigou After Mudslides

China Evacuates Tourists from Jiuzhaigou After Mudslides

China had to evacuate tourists from Jiuzhaigou, a famous UNESCO World Heritage site, because of mudslides and heavy rain.

This happened after Typhoon Noul, the strongest typhoon this year, brought a lot of rain to southern and central China.

The authorities issued the highest alert for flash floods.

Jiuzhaigou is known for its beautiful landscapes with colorful pools, snow-capped peaks, lakes, and waterfalls.

The evacuation was necessary to keep everyone safe.

However, it also means that local businesses might lose money because tourists can't visit.

This is part of China's peak flood control season, which lasts from mid-July to mid-August.

Experts say that extreme rainfall will become more frequent and intense in the coming weeks, with northern China expected to get 20% to 50% more rain than usual.

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