Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out search and rescue operations after severe mountain torrents struck Gansu Province in the Chinese mainland. Since Thursday, torrential rains have triggered flash floods, leaving at least 10 people dead and 33 missing.
Local authorities have mobilized rescue teams, drones and heavy machinery to reach isolated communities cut off by landslides and washed-out roads. Flood prevention units are reinforcing riverbanks and dispatching medical and relief supplies to affected areas.
President Xi emphasized the urgency of protecting lives and property, directing ministries to coordinate disaster relief, weather forecasting and infrastructure repairs. "Every second counts," officials said as leaders activated a national response protocol.
This incident highlights the growing challenge of extreme weather events globally. Flood-related disasters have risen sharply in recent decades, underscoring the need for resilient infrastructure and rapid response strategies.
As rescue teams continue their efforts, digital maps and drone surveillance are playing a key role in locating stranded residents. Volunteers from nearby provinces have also joined the operation, demonstrating a unified effort to support communities in crisis.
For young global citizens and changemakers, the Gansu floods serve as a powerful reminder of climate vulnerability and the importance of collaboration in disaster management. We will continue to monitor this developing story and report on emerging relief efforts worldwide.
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Xi urges all-out rescue efforts following mountain torrents in Gansu
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