The death toll from devastating landslides and flash floods in China’s Gansu Province continues to rise following days of torrential rainfall. According to the latest reports, 25 people have been killed and 23 others injured. Earlier reports confirmed 10 fatalities, but the death toll was revised after search and rescue operations continued.
The hardest-hit area was Weiyuan County in the city of Dingxi, where intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding and landslides. China’s National Commission for Disaster Prevention, Reduction and Relief has instructed local authorities to assess the damage and strengthen measures to protect residents.
A New Threat Is Approaching
Despite ongoing rescue efforts, Chinese meteorologists warn that the danger is far from over. Authorities in Gansu remain on high alert due to the continued risk of landslides as heavy rainfall persists.
Weather warnings for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds have also been issued across large parts of the country, stretching from southwestern to northeastern China.
Adding to the concern is the approach of Super Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to begin affecting China’s southeastern coastal regions within the next few days.
In neighboring Sichuan Province, more than 64,000 people have already been evacuated due to severe rainfall, while over 881,000 residents have been temporarily relocated since the start of the annual flood season. Emergency services continue to monitor the situation closely, warning that the combination of persistent heavy rains and the approaching typhoon could trigger further flooding and landslides across several regions of China.
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