Summary
On the afternoon of July 26, 2026, a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, experienced a flash flood due to short-term heavy rain, trapping some campers. As of 18:00, the incident has caused 10 deaths and 23 injuries. Local public security, fire and rescue teams have arrived at the scene to conduct search and rescue and medical assistance, and the work is ongoing. The information comes from the Xinhua News Agency WeChat official account; reporter Wang Peng learned from the Weiyuan County government.
Main Points
* 1. Short-term heavy rain triggered flash flood, trapping campers and causing casualties
On the afternoon of July 26, a scenic area in Weiyuan County, Dingxi City, Gansu Province, experienced a flash flood due to short-term heavy rain, trapping some campers; as of 18:00, 10 people have died and 23 have been injured.
* 2. Emergency rescue forces quickly arrived at the scene to conduct search and rescue and medical assistance
Currently, local public security, fire and rescue teams have arrived at the scene and are carrying out rescue operations, which are ongoing.
* 3. The information comes from an authoritative and timely source, fully conveying the basic situation of the incident and rescue progress
The information comes from the Xinhua News Agency WeChat official account; reporter Wang Peng learned from the Weiyuan County government, and the report timely and accurately conveyed the basic situation of the incident.