A tragic flash flood in Inner Mongolia’s Bayan Nur City has resulted in the deaths of eight campers, with four still missing, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Urat Middle Banner when a flash flood struck the upper reaches of a river. Thirteen people camping in the area were reported missing.
As of Sunday morning, one person had been rescued, eight were confirmed dead, and search and rescue operations are ongoing for the remaining four missing individuals. The Ministry of Emergency Management has dispatched a task force to oversee rescue efforts, with local firefighting and rescue teams also mobilized.
The National Meteorological Center renewed a blue alert for rainstorms on Sunday, forecasting heavy rain and rainstorms in multiple regions, including Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, Qinghai, Guangxi, and Guangdong. The center warned of intense precipitation, potential hourly rainfall exceeding 70 millimeters, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Safety guidelines have been issued, urging local authorities to prepare for rainstorms and ensure public safety. China utilizes a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with blue representing the least severe level.
