China Issues Yellow Alert For Geological Disasters

Chinese authorities on Tuesday issued a yellow alert for possible geological disasters triggered by rain.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the China Meteorological Administration have warned of risks of rain-induced geological disasters in parts of Shandong, Sichuan and Yunnan.

Others are Tibet and Gansu from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Residents have been advised to take precautions, especially in areas with hidden dangers.

China has a four-tier, colour-coded weather warning system for geological disasters, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.

NAN/Oyenike Oyeniyi