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Landslide Death Toll Rises to 25 in China's Gansu Province Amid Heavy Rains

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • Flash floods in China's northwest Gansu Province have killed 25 people and injured 23, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
  • The disaster occurred after torrential rain hit Weiyuan County on July 26, with earlier reports indicating 10 deaths.
  • Authorities have warned of further landslides as heavy rains continue across Gansu and other regions like Sichuan, where thousands have been evacuated.

Flash floods triggered by torrential rain in Gansu Province, northwestern China, have resulted in at least 25 deaths and 23 injuries, the official Xinhua news agency reported Sunday. The disaster struck Weiyuan County in Dingxi City on July 26, with initial reports having stated 10 fatalities.

The national commission for disaster prevention, reduction, and relief has requested provincial authorities in Gansu to conduct investigations and assessments of the situation. Gansu authorities have issued warnings of potential further landslides, particularly in the Dingxi area, as the region continues to experience heavy rainfall during the annual flood season.

Beyond Gansu, other parts of China are also grappling with severe weather. Beijing and Inner Mongolia issued weather alerts on Sunday. Heavy to torrential rainfall persists across large swathes of Sichuan Province. State broadcaster CCTV reported that 64,609 people have been evacuated in Sichuan, with over 881,000 residents relocated since the start of the current flood season.

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