Mudslides and Mayhem: The Human Cost of China's Summer Floods The sight of mudslides sweeping through China's scenic valleys, forcing tourists to flee for their lives, is a grim reminder of the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
On July 27, Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site was evacuated after a series of mudslides and heavy rain hit the area.
Jiuzhaigou's landscape, featuring ethereal scenery and turquoise lakes, makes it particularly prone to landslides.