Mountain Flood Sends Ice Rushing Downstream in Xinjiang
Occurred on January 5, 2026 / Altay Prefecture, China
Info from Licensor: "This is the dangerous moment that a group of Chinese tourists ignored a safety warning line and ventured into a river channel, only to be confronted by a sudden surge of icy floodwater. On January 6, 2026, in Altay, Xinjiang, the video captured a dangerous scene at Kanas Scenic Area, where several visitors had crossed a clearly marked safety barrier to take photos in the riverbed. Moments later, powerful mountain floodwaters suddenly rushed downstream, carrying large chunks of ice and forming a fast-moving icy current. The footage showed the water surging rapidly, with floating ice blocks colliding and churning as they sped through the channel, creating a hazardous situation for those nearby. The video ended with the icy torrent continuing to rush past the river channel as the tourists hurriedly retreated to safer ground."
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