Emergency responders in northwest China's Gansu Province are racing against time to assist communities devastated by sudden mountain floods caused by extreme rainfall. Over 185 displaced residents have found refuge at Yuzhong County No. 3 Middle School, now operating as the area's largest temporary shelter with capacity for 300 people.
Local authorities report the facility is providing hot meals for more than 400 individuals daily, while medical teams conduct health checks among vulnerable populations. 'We've mobilized all available resources to ensure basic living needs are met,' said a relief coordinator at the site, noting that additional supplies are being distributed to remote villages cut off by damaged roads.
The disaster highlights growing climate challenges in China's northwestern regions, where intensified rainfall patterns have increased flood risks in recent years. Environmental scientists point to the need for improved watershed management in mountainous areas, while economists warn of potential impacts on Gansu's agricultural output and rural infrastructure development.
