Death toll in northwestern China flash floods rises to 25: state media
The toll from a flash flood in northwest China has risen to 25 dead, with 23 injured, state media reported Sunday a week after the disaster. The flood ripped through the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a tourist spot popular with day campers, on July 26, with state media initially reporting 10 deaths and 23 injured. The […]
A flash flood in northwest China has claimed 25 lives and left 23 injured, according to updated figures released by state media on Sunday. The disaster occurred a week ago in the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a popular tourist destination in Gansu Province. Initially, authorities reported 10 deaths and 23 injuries. The flood swept through the scenic area, which features natural stone arches, alpine meadows, and mountain streams, on July 26.
The country's national commission for disaster prevention has pledged to conduct an investigation into the incident. The Shuangshimen area, located in southern Gansu, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes. Videos of the catastrophe reveal torrents of water inundating a valley, submerging tents and vehicles. China has faced severe weather conditions throughout the summer, with numerous regions experiencing flooding.
In July, storms in Hubei province resulted in at least 11 deaths, while six fatalities and the evacuation of 130,000 people occurred in Guangxi province after several dams were breached due to heavy rainfall. Additionally, a landslide in Gansu's Dangchang County, also situated in the southern part of the province, claimed 21 lives.
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