A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, Tibet. Official reports state 16 deaths and over 10,000 people affected and displaced. The Western Theater Command's decision to send only drones for post-disaster surveillance has sparked public questioning.
On October 23, Apple CEO John Ternus announced a donation to support relief organizations in the earthquake-stricken area of Nagqu, Tibet. Tim Cook subsequently reposted, saying he was concerned about the disaster victims and thanking the frontline search and rescue workers. Netizens left sarcastic comments.
On October 23, a netizen posted a video complaining that during CCTV News’ live broadcast of the rescue effort after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Baqing County, Nagqu, Tibet, the on-site reporter frequently used filler words such as “uh” and “this part,” conveying almost no useful information in three minutes, prompting netizens in the comments section to mock the report.
At 22:33 on October 22, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred in Baqing County, Nagqu City, Tibet, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.
On October 22, a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Baqing County, Nagqu City, Tibet. According to official Chinese government announcements, as of 7 a.m. on the 23rd, the earthquake had killed 16 people and injured 54, including 11 seriously injured.
On October 20, a netizen posted a video claiming that more than three months after the floods in Hengzhou, Guangxi, desilting and rescue work in some affected towns still mainly depends on civilian volunteer teams. The home of an elderly person living alone was buried in mud and sand, and after clearing it alone for three months he had only dug out a small portion; lonely elderly residents are still coming forward to ask for help.
According to a report by Sound of Hope, a drainage project on the Yellow River has breached. Video footage shows turbulent water at the scene, and some comments question the actual significance and effectiveness of pumping operations carried out after the breach.
According to a report by Sound of Hope, on October 17, 2026, Zhenping County in Ankang, Shaanxi was hit by a heavy rainstorm, which caused the local roadbed to be washed away by floodwaters. Prior to this, the local meteorological observatory had issued an orange rainstorm warning signal, alerting people to guard against the disaster risks brought by heavy rainfall.
A October 5 report by Lianhe Zaobao about the China-Nepal joint scientific expedition team traveling to Nepal to investigate the causes of the disaster and support the rebuilding of the Gyirong port noted that the casualty statistics it cited were still as of September 5.
On October 3, Yonhap News Agency reported that the official casualty statistics for the "August 26" mudslide disaster in Gyirong, Tibet, remain at 43 dead and 519 missing as of 18:00 on September 5, with no update for nearly a month since, and authorities have not disclosed the whereabouts of the missing.
On September 30, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred in Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers. In some residents' homes, chandeliers shook violently and wall plaster fell off. Teaching buildings and facilities at schools including Yunnan Normal University Affiliated Middle School and the Longquan Campus of the University of Finance and Economics were damaged to varying degrees.
On September 28, multiple areas of Chongqing were hit by continuous heavy rainfall, causing floods in Chengkou County, Wuxi County and other places. Water levels in some rivers rose rapidly, low-lying areas were severely flooded, and in some areas the water level had reached close to the second floor.
On September 28, multiple areas in Dazhou, Sichuan, experienced heavy rainfall, causing rivers to swell rapidly and severe flooding. A netizen filmed a local police station submerged by the floodwaters.
On September 26, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand issued a reminder, calling on Chinese citizens in Thailand to be vigilant against flood disasters.
On the evening of July 22, Baoji, Shaanxi experienced heavy rainfall, leading to severe flooding on many urban roads. On the same day, many parts of Shijiazhuang, Hebei were also hit by rainstorms, causing severe flooding on roads. Netizens commented that these seemingly glamorous cities prioritize political achievements over people's livelihoods.