Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Flash Flood Kills 10 in Northwest China
A flash flood happened in a popular tourist spot in northwest China.
Heavy rain caused a sudden flood in a mountainous area where people were camping.
The flood killed 10 people and hurt 23 others.
Many people were rescued and taken to the hospital.
The area is known for its beautiful nature, like stone arches and mountain streams.
Other parts of China also had heavy rain because of a typhoon, but the flood in this area was not directly caused by the typhoon.
A flash flood in northwest China killed 10 people and injured 23 others.
The flood was triggered by heavy rainfall at the Shuangshimen Scenic Area in Gansu Province.
The area is known for its natural stone arches, alpine meadows, and mountain streams.
174 people were rescued, and the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Large parts of southern China were on high alert for floods due to Typhoon Noul.
- Who
- Tourists and campers at Shuangshimen Scenic Area
- What
- Flash flood caused by heavy rainfall
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Shuangshimen Scenic Area, Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered a mountain torrent, causing the flood
Tourist Safety Measures
Natural Disaster Preparedness
Preventive Measures
Tourist Safety Measures
Increased safety protocols and better infrastructure could prevent such incidents.
Natural Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters are unpredictable, and preparedness should focus on rapid response and rescue operations.
- Location
- Shuangshimen Scenic Area, Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China
- Date
- Sunday
- Casualties
- 10 killed, 23 injured
- Rescued
- 174 people
- Cause
- Flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall
- Typhoon Noul
- Made landfall early Sunday morning, causing heavy rainfall in southern China