Drowning desert: how Xinjiang’s infrastructure could fail under record rain (opens original article in a new tab)

Record rain in Xinjiang's desert caused flooding and infrastructure damage, highlighting risks from extreme weather in arid regions.

• Rare intense rainfall in Xinjiang's desert caused flooding and infrastructure damage
• Extreme weather risks fragile ecosystems and infrastructure in arid regions
• Existing facilities in Xinjiang are designed for arid conditions, not heavy rainfall
• Experts warn of increased risks from more frequent extreme rainfall events