Rescue underway in Chongqing after severe rainstorm

Rescuers work at the rescue site in Anxi Village of Yongchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 26, 2026. From Saturday night to early Sunday morning, a sudden and extreme catastrophic rainstorm struck Yongchuan, triggering flash floods and geological disasters in multiple areas of this district.

After the disaster occurred, the local authorities immediately activated the emergency response mechanism, coordinated rescue forces from all sides and made every effort to carry out rescue operations and infrastructure restoration.

Rescue and response efforts are still underway. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)