11 July 2024 - Sichuan, China - Yajiang River hit by mountain torrents and mudslides. #shorts

#DisasterUpdate #shorts Sichuan Province in China has experienced a severe natural disaster on July 11, 2024, as the Yajiang River was hit by mountain torrents and mudslides. The intense rainfall triggered the torrents, leading to massive mudslides that have caused widespread destruction. Homes, infrastructure, and farmlands along the riverbanks have been inundated and buried under debris. The situation has forced many residents to evacuate to safer areas, with emergency services working around the clock to rescue those trapped and provide necessary aid. Transportation has been severely disrupted, with many roads and bridges rendered impassable. This event underscores the region's vulnerability to extreme weather and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and response strategies to protect the local communities from such devastating natural events.