 Mount Laoye from Datong town | |
| Date | August 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County |
| Cause | Rainstorm |
| Deaths | 16 |
In August 2022, flash floods hit Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County. [1] At least 16 people have been killed and 36 others are missing in Qinghai Province. [2] According to CCTV News, a sudden rainstorm triggered a landslide that diverted a river. [3]
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