Hey amigos, 🌧️ when it rains, it pours! And in Shaanxi Province, northwest China, Mother Nature cranked up the drama this week.
Heavy downpours unleashed landslides and mudslides, causing some serious traffic jams in Baoji City. 🚗💨 But don\u2019t worry, authorities report no casualties so far. 🙏
From 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Baoji got soaked with an average of 67.4 millimeters of rain. 🌊 The wettest spot hit a whopping 209 mm! That's like Mother Nature saying, \"Challenge accepted!\" 😲
As roads turned into rivers, traffic was halted on sections of two highways and an expressway. Time for some unexpected pit stops! ⛔️
The province wasn't taking any chances. They activated a Level IV emergency response for flood control at 7 a.m. Wednesday, and Baoji issued a flash flood warning Tuesday night. 🚨 Safety first, folks!
While the rains might dampen some plans, it\u2019s also a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of staying informed. 🌍 So, keep your umbrellas handy and stay tuned for updates!
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Rain-triggered landslides, mudslides halt traffic in Shaanxi
cgtn.com
