Emergency crews in northwest China's Gansu Province are battling relentless conditions after flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed at least 10 people and left 33 missing. The disaster, which began on August 7 in Yuzhong County, has stranded 4,000 residents and pushed local authorities to activate their highest-level flood emergency response.
Over 3 kilometers of river channels were combed through by search teams by Friday midnight, with firefighters working 14-hour shifts to locate survivors. Images of exhausted first responders sleeping on rocky terrain with makeshift stone pillows have circulated widely, symbolizing the intensity of relief operations.
The provincial water resources department warned of continued risks as rainfall persists, while analysts highlight the broader implications of extreme weather patterns on China's inland regions. This disaster underscores growing climate challenges in Asia's arid northwest zones, where infrastructure faces increasing strain from unpredictable rainfall.
