Flash Flood Kills 10, Injures 23 In Northwest China Tourist Spot
A flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall in Gansu Province, China, has killed 10 people and injured 23 at a popular tourist camping site. Rescue operations are underway, with over 170 people successfully evacuated from the area.
Why it matters
This event underscores the increasing frequency of extreme weather disasters in China and the risks associated with tourism in mountainous regions.
A flash flood caused by heavy rain struck a tourist site in northwest China on Sunday, killing 10 people and injuring 23, state media reported."A mountain torrent triggered by short-term heavy rainfall at a scenic spot in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, trapped some campers" at the location in Gansu Province, state broadcaster CCTV said.An earlier report by CCTV identified the location of the flash flood as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area in the rugged, mountainous stretches of southern Gansu -- roughly 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) southwest of Beijing.Shuangshimen is known for its natural stone…
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