Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out search and rescue efforts in Gansu Province in the northwest Chinese mainland after mountain torrents surged through rural villages this week. 🚨
The sudden flooding, triggered by heavy rains since Thursday, has tragically claimed 10 lives and left 33 people missing. Local authorities have dispatched hundreds of rescuers and emergency workers to affected areas, racing against time to find survivors and reinforce flood barriers.
Xi stressed the importance of combining rescue, flood prevention, and disaster relief with the greatest sense of urgency. He called for stronger coordination among rescue teams, the military, and local governments to ensure swift delivery of medical aid, food, and shelter for displaced families.
Satellite images and drone footage have shown swollen rivers carving through farmlands and isolating remote communities. Social media has buzzed with calls for volunteers and blood donations, as local universities and NGOs step up to support relief operations.
While the Chinese mainland's weather department forecasts more rain in the coming days, officials say they will keep dams and water channels under strict monitoring. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and follow evacuation notices.
This latest natural disaster underscores the growing challenge of extreme weather events in the region. As young professionals and travelers watch closely, the hope is that timely action and community solidarity will bring relief to Gansu's mountain towns. 💪🌧️
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Xi urges all-out rescue efforts following mountain torrents in Gansu
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