Flash Floods Devastate Yuzhong County: A Call for Urgent Action
At least 10 people have died and 33 are missing due to flash floods in Yuzhong County, Gansu province, China. Heavy rains caused significant disruption, including power outages and telecommunications failures, affecting over 4,000 people. President Xi Jinping has urged comprehensive rescue and flood prevention efforts.
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Flash floods have claimed at least 10 lives and left 33 people missing in Yuzhong County, Gansu province, according to Chinese state media. The severe weather comes after days of heavy rain in the region.
The deluge has caused significant damage, triggering landslides and wiping out power and telecommunications in the mountainous Xinglong area, stranding more than 4,000 residents across four villages, as reported by CCTV.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of rescue operations and flood prevention measures to mitigate the disaster's impact.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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