Heavy to torrential rain has fallen in many areas of Sichuan, resulting in the early evacuation of 14,303 people to safety.

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15/07/2026
According to the Sichuan Provincial Department of Natural Resources, from 8:00 on July 14 to 8:00 on July 15, heavy to torrential rain fell in Chengdu, Mianyang and other areas of Sichuan, causing severe rainfall in some areas and triggering three geological disasters in Leshan City. A total of 14,303 people in Sichuan Province were evacuated in advance, including 5,517 in Mianyang, 4,027 in Liangshan, and 3,328 in Ya'an.