Over the past few days, heavy rainfall has affected Qinghai Province (western China), causing flash floods, triggering mudslides and resulting in casualties and damage.
According to media reports, at least 16 people have died, 36 are still missing and more than 6,200 people have been affected across the Province.
Search and rescue operations conducted by 600 people and 107 vehicles are ongoing.
For the next 24 hours, moderate rain with localized thunderstorms is forecast over eastern Qinghai Province.