Chinese authorities on Thursday issued a yellow alert for possible geological disasters in parts of the country's southwestern and central regions.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the China Meteorological Administration warned of high risks of rain-triggered geological disasters in parts of Chongqing, Hubei, and Tibet from Thursday evening to 8 p.m. Friday.

Residents are advised to take precautions, especially in areas with hidden dangers.

China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.