- Flash flood swept through a street market in China's Xian, triggered by heavy rains from severe convective weather.
- Local meteorological authorities issued a red rainstorm alert on Thursday due to the severe weather conditions.
- A national investigation has been ordered into a deadly flash flood in Gansu province that left 25 people dead and 23 injured.
- The National Commission for Disaster Prevention has mandated enhanced oversight for the flood assessment and directed a full investigation.
- The flooding in Gansu occurred in Weiyuan county following sudden heavy rainfall on July 26.
- Gansu's fire and rescue department deployed 305 personnel and 68 vehicles in response to the flooding.
- Search and rescue teams located 207 trapped individuals, mostly campers and tourists, and rescued 174 of them.
- The Gansu provincial government has pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation and accelerate disaster mitigation measures.
Heavy rains in Xian, Shaanxi province, have caused significant flash flooding, leading to a red rainstorm alert. The flooding has impacted local street markets, raising concerns about public safety.12
In a separate incident, a national investigation has been initiated following a deadly flash flood in Gansu province that occurred on July 26, resulting in 25 fatalities and 23 injuries. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief has mandated enhanced oversight of the situation, emphasizing the need for improved disaster response capabilities.34
The Gansu provincial government has committed to cooperating fully with the investigation and expediting disaster mitigation measures in vulnerable areas. In response to the Gansu flooding, 305 personnel and 68 vehicles were deployed by the fire and rescue department, while a Level IV emergency response was activated by the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters.8
Local officials reported that search and rescue teams successfully located 207 trapped individuals, primarily campers and tourists, rescuing 174 of them. The ongoing efforts highlight the urgent need for effective disaster management strategies in the region.7
“Heavy rains triggered by severe convective weather battered Xian, prompting local meteorological authorities to issue a red rainstorm alert on Thursday. In Gansu's Weiyuan county, the July 26 flooding left 25 people dead and 23 injured, and the National Commission for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief placed the assessment under 'listed supervision'.”
South China Morning Post
