China: Dozens dead in Gansu flash floods
Chinese authorities will launch an investigation into the floods, amid warnings of further landslides as the rainy weather continues.
A flash flood in Gansu province, northern China, has killed at least 25 people and injured 23 others, according to state media reports. The incident occurred on July 26 at the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a popular camping location. Initially, authorities reported 10 deaths and 23 injuries before revising the death toll upwards. The Chinese National Commission for Disaster Prevention pledged to investigate the tragic event.
Footage of the flood shows a torrent of water rushing through a valley, where tents and vehicles were situated. Authorities have issued warnings about potential landslides, particularly in Dingxi, as heavy rainfall continues during the annual flood season. Both Beijing and Inner Mongolia have issued weather alerts, with the country's weather observatory forecasting heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across a vast area, stretching from southwest to northeast China.
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