Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Torrential Rains Kill 10 in Southwest China, Thousands Evacuated
Very heavy rain fell in parts of southwest China.
The rain caused a building to collapse in Sichuan Province, killing five people and injuring 17.
The victims had gathered for a dinner celebrating college entrance results.
Another landslide at a construction site in Guangxi killed five people.
The rain also damaged roads in mountainous areas.
Officials moved 21,784 people to safer places as a precaution.
Authorities had warned that the rain could cause disasters.
They are investigating the causes of the landslide and other damage.
Torrential rains in southwest China killed 10 people in a house collapse and a landslide, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Five people died in Sichuan Province after accumulated rainwater caused a roof and wall to collapse during a dinner celebrating children’s college entrance results.
Three victims died at the home in Changning County, while two died in hospital among 17 injured people being treated.
A landslide at a construction site in Guangxi buried five people on Monday; rescuers later recovered all five dead.
Authorities evacuated 21,784 people after heavy rain affected areas including Chengdu and Zigong, while roads were cut off in Garze and Aba.
- Who
- Ten people were killed, 17 were injured, and 21,784 residents were evacuated; Chinese disaster-response authorities carried out the evacuations.
- What
- Torrential rain caused a house collapse and a landslide, resulting in deaths, injuries, road closures, and evacuations.
- When
- The landslide occurred Monday; the house collapse and heavy rain occurred around Tuesday, with the report published Wednesday, August 19.
- Where
- The incidents occurred in southwest China, including Sichuan Province and Guangxi; affected areas included Chengdu, Zigong, Garze, and Aba.
- Why
- Authorities evacuated people because of heavy rain and the risk of further disasters, including landslides; the cause of the Guangxi landslide remains under investigation.
- Deaths
- 10 people were killed in the reported house collapse and landslide.
- Sichuan collapse
- Five people died after rainwater caused a roof and wall to collapse.
- Sichuan injuries
- Seventeen injured people were being treated in hospital.
- Guangxi landslide
- Five people were buried at a construction site and later recovered dead.
- Evacuations
- Authorities evacuated 21,784 people.
- Affected areas
- Heavy rain affected parts of Sichuan and Guangxi, including Chengdu, Zigong, Garze, and Aba.
- Hazard warnings
- Sichuan authorities issued a heavy-rain alert and warned of disaster risks.