Flooding caused by extreme rainfall hit Yongchuan district in Chongqing, China from the night of May 23 to early May 24, with hourly rainfall peaking at 103.6 mm and a maximum of 296.6 mm recorded between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on May 24, according to local weather data [1]. The heavy rains also affected Beibei District, where rainfall reached 122.9 mm with an hourly intensity of 59.4 mm [1].
Initial reports on May 24 stated that three people died and 17 people were missing in Yongchuan district after the flooding [2, 1]. Two additional persons were reported missing in Beibei District, bringing the total missing to 19 at that time [1].
By May 25, the death toll was updated to nine with 11 people still missing, according to later government assessments [3]. The deaths and missing figures differ between earlier and later reports but confirm a severe human toll.
Chongqing experienced heavy rain across 22 districts and counties, causing river levels to exceed warning thresholds [1]. The floods and subsequent landslides prompted authorities to relocate more than 2,000 residents to safer areas [3].
In response, Chongqing authorities issued flood control emergency responses at varying levels beginning May 24 to manage rescue and relief efforts [1]. The China National Commission for Disaster Reduction activated a Level-IV emergency response for floods and geological disasters in the region [1].
China's National Development and Reform Commission allocated 20 million yuan for disaster recovery efforts in Chongqing on May 24 afternoon to support affected communities [2]. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing across the hard-hit districts [2, 1, 3].
The next official casualty and missing persons update will be closely monitored as flooding impacts continue to be assessed in the region.
