China, Flood, Level 3: Evacuations Following a Dam Breach Near Pingdingshan – Henan, China

2026-08-13: On Thursday (13 August), thousands of people were evacuated from the cities of Pingdingshan and Luohe after a dam on the Beiru River in Jiaxian County burst.
Local traffic disruptions are to be expected, floods and landslides remain possible in the coming days. Travellers should exercise heightened caution, especially near rivers and mountainslopes and follow instructions by authorities.