China: Landslide, rail disruptions in Sichuan May 22-23

Event

Rail operations in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces have been significantly disrupted following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in the city of Leshan (Sichuan) between the Jiuli and Zhenxi stations around 03:00 (local time) on Tuesday, May 22. Numerous trains have been delayed, canceled, or rerouted. As of Wednesday, repairs are still underway and it remains unclear when normal operations will resume.

Context

Landslides, a common occurrence in China, often disrupt means of transportation and can be deadly.

Advice

Individuals present in the affected region are advised to monitor the situation and prepare for rail disruptions in the coming hours and days.