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10 people died, 23 injured as a result of flooding caused by heavy rains in the scenic area of Gansu province

10 people died, 23 injured as a result of flooding caused by heavy rains in the scenic area of Gansu province

Published on: 2026-07-26

Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation

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Lanzhou, July 26 /Xinhua/ — A sudden flood caused by short-term heavy rains struck a scenic area in Gansu Province /Northwest China/ on Sunday afternoon, resulting in 10 deaths and 23 injuries as of 6:00 PM, local authorities reported.

Some tourists set up a tent camp in a picturesque area of Weiyuan County in the city of Dingsi and found themselves trapped after flooding began.

Local public safety authorities and fire rescue services have sent rescue teams to the scene. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. -0-

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