China flash flood death toll rises to 25: state media
The death toll from a flash flood in China's Gansu province has risen to 25, with 23 others injured. Authorities are now overseeing an investigation into the disaster, which occurred at a popular tourist site following extreme summer weather.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing frequency of deadly weather events in China and the challenges of disaster management in mountainous tourist regions.
The toll from a flash flood in northwest China has risen to 25 dead, with 23 injured, state media reported on Sunday (August 2, 2026), 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 updated toll came as the country’s national commission for disaster prevention said it would oversee an investigation into the event, Xinhua said.
Shuangshimen — in mountainous southern Gansu — is known for its natural stone arches, alpine meadows and mountain streams.
Videos of the flooding showed torrents of water surging through a valley where several tents and cars were parked.
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