China: Gansu Flash Flood Death Toll Rises to 25
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- A flash flood in China's northern Gansu province has killed 25 people and injured 23 others, with the death toll climbing from an initial 10.
- The incident occurred at Shuangshimen Scenic Area, prompting an investigation and warnings of further landslides.
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A flash flood hit the Shuangshimen Scenic Area in Gansu province, China, on July 26, leading to a rising death toll and injuries.
The death toll after a flash flood in the northern Gansu province of China has climbed to 25, according to state media reports.
The flood has left 23 others injured, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.
The Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a popular tourist spot for camping, was hit by a flash flood on July 26, with state media initially reporting 10 deaths and 23 injuries.
The country's national commission for disaster prevention said it would oversee an investigation into the event.
Videos of the flood show a deluge ripping through a valley where several tents and cars were parked.
Authorities have warned of further landslides, including in Dingxi, as heavy downpour continues in the annual flood season.
Beijing and Inner Mongolia also issued weather warnings on Sunday as China's weather observatory warned of heavy rain, high winds and thunderstorms across a large stretch of the country from the southwest to the northeast.
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The national commission for disaster prevention will oversee an investigation into the flood.
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Further landslides will occur in areas like Dingxi due to continued heavy downpour.
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Açık Sorular
- What is the full extent of property damage?
- What specific safety measures were in place at the scenic area?
- What are the preliminary findings of the investigation?
