Rescuers work at the flood-hit area in Weiyuan County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 27, 2026. The flash flood, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, on Sunday afternoon, leaving 10 people dead and 23 injured as of 6 p.m.
Some tourists were camping in the scenic area and were trapped after the flood burst out, local authorities said.
A total of 305 rescue personnel with 68 vehicles from the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams are conducting rescue operations at the site, according to the MEM. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
A machinery cleans up silt at the flood-hit area in Weiyuan County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 27, 2026. The flash flood, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, on Sunday afternoon, leaving 10 people dead and 23 injured as of 6 p.m.
Some tourists were camping in the scenic area and were trapped after the flood burst out, local authorities said.
A total of 305 rescue personnel with 68 vehicles from the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams are conducting rescue operations at the site, according to the MEM. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
An aerial drone photo taken on July 27, 2026 shows the flood-hit area in Weiyuan County, northwest China's Gansu Province. The flash flood, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, on Sunday afternoon, leaving 10 people dead and 23 injured as of 6 p.m.
Some tourists were camping in the scenic area and were trapped after the flood burst out, local authorities said.
A total of 305 rescue personnel with 68 vehicles from the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams are conducting rescue operations at the site, according to the MEM. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Rescuers work at the flood-hit area in Weiyuan County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 27, 2026. The flash flood, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, on Sunday afternoon, leaving 10 people dead and 23 injured as of 6 p.m.
Some tourists were camping in the scenic area and were trapped after the flood burst out, local authorities said.
A total of 305 rescue personnel with 68 vehicles from the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams are conducting rescue operations at the site, according to the MEM. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
Rescue vehicles are seen at the flood-hit area in Weiyuan County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 27, 2026. The flash flood, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, on Sunday afternoon, leaving 10 people dead and 23 injured as of 6 p.m.
Some tourists were camping in the scenic area and were trapped after the flood burst out, local authorities said.
A total of 305 rescue personnel with 68 vehicles from the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams are conducting rescue operations at the site, according to the MEM. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
A volunteer prepares food for flood-affected people at a temporary relocation site in Weiyuan County, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 27, 2026. The flash flood, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, on Sunday afternoon, leaving 10 people dead and 23 injured as of 6 p.m.
Some tourists were camping in the scenic area and were trapped after the flood burst out, local authorities said.
A total of 305 rescue personnel with 68 vehicles from the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams are conducting rescue operations at the site, according to the MEM. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)
