July 17, 2026
Nine people have been pulled from the rubble, with none in life-threatening condition, according to the official Xinhua news agency
More than 2,000 residents have been moved to safer areas
After daily peaks exceeding 40 C for a week, Chongqing elevated its heatwave warning to the highest level - a red alert - on Thursday, with 21 out of its 38 districts forecast to hit up to 43 C
