Heavy downpours hit Yuzhong County in northwest China's Gansu Province late last night, unleashing powerful mountain torrents that swept through narrow valleys and washed away roads and bridges. 🌧💦
Firefighters, volunteers, and local rescue teams sprang into action at first light, wading through muddy waters and debris to reach isolated villages. 🚒👩🚒 Their mission: evacuate residents, search for missing people, and bring them to safety.
Temporary shelters have been set up in schools and community centers, offering warm meals, clean water, and a dry place to sleep for families forced out of their homes. Volunteers are distributing blankets and basic supplies, while the local government coordinates recovery support. 🏕️🧡
'The water rose so fast, we barely had time to grab our essentials,' said one evacuated resident. 🙏
Despite the challenges—slippery slopes, blocked roads, and swirling currents—rescue operations remain intensive across the hardest-hit zones. Teams continue to comb through rubble, hoping to find survivors and provide immediate aid.
As the rain subsides, attention shifts to rebuilding and preventing future disasters. Engineers and planners are assessing riverbanks and mountain paths to strengthen defenses against the next downpour. 💪🏔️
Stay tuned for updates as communities in Gansu Province unite to overcome this natural disaster. For now, every helping hand matters. 🤝
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Live: Rescue operations underway as mountain torrents hit Gansu
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