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Floods in Sichuan and western China
Since late July 2026 heavy rain has caused floods and debris flows in Sichuan province, most recently on 19 September.
Open on the interactive globeGDACS rates the event of 31 July - 21 September 2026 as a flood with medium humanitarian impact and reports more than 399,000 displaced and 6 deaths. In the same season GDACS also recorded floods in Gansu (June-July) and Fujian (August).
Numbers with sources
| Value | As of | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| People displaced | 399,045 | 21 September 2026 | gdacs.org |
| Deaths | 6 | 21 September 2026 | gdacs.org |
Needs
- shelter
- logistics
- water and sanitation
Who is helping
We do not yet list an organisation with a confirmed centre on this event.
Sources
- gdacs.org gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1104081
- gdacs.org gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1103933
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