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At least one person has been killed, and 17 remain missing after heavy rains struck southwest China's Yongchuan district, state media reported Sunday.
Downpours began late Saturday and continued until midday Sunday. Two villages in the district, Guankouwan and Hanjiagou, recorded extraordinary rainfall totals of 296.7 millimeters (11.6 inches) and 256.9 mm, respectively, according to Beijing-based Xinhua News Agency (Xinhua).
Meteorological authorities noted that the short interval between this and previous rounds of heavy rainfall has increased the risk of geological disasters in the region, including landslides, collapses, and debris flows.
In response, authorities activated a Level-III emergency response for geological disasters in the Yongchuan district. Relevant departments are carrying out rescue operations to locate the missing persons.
The Level-III emergency classification is one of four tiers used by Chinese authorities to manage disaster response, indicating a significant but not yet critical threat level.
Rescue teams remain active in the area as meteorological conditions continue to pose risks to affected villages.
No further casualty figures have been reported as of Sunday, according to Xinhua.
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