Kathmandu— A flash flood in the Shuangshimen Scenic Area of Gansu province, China, on July 26th, has claimed at least 25 lives and left 23 others injured. The incident occurred when heavy rains caused a sudden surge through a valley where tents and vehicles were parked, leading to immediate evacuations and rescue operations.

Investigation Underway

The Chinese government has launched an investigation into the cause of the flash flood. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention is overseeing the probe to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic event. Authorities have also issued warnings about potential landslides and further heavy rainfall, particularly in Dingxi.

Weather Warnings Issued

Following the Gansu disaster, Beijing and Inner Mongolia have issued weather warnings due to ongoing heavy rain and thunderstorms across a wide swath of China. The country’s weather observatory has advised residents and visitors to stay alert for severe weather conditions as the annual flood season continues.

(With inputs from DW)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.