Rescue underway in Chongqing after severe rainstorm

This photo taken on May 26, 2026 shows a scene at the rescue site in Yongchuan District of 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/Wang Quanchao)