10 dead, 33 missing in northwest China floods: state media

Summary

Ten people have died and 33 are missing due to flash floods in northwest China's Gansu province, prompting a rescue effort ordered by President Xi Jinping amid warnings about extreme weather.

Key Points
  • Ten people have died and 33 are missing after flash floods in Gansu province, China.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered maximum efforts to rescue missing individuals.
  • Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency in China due to climate change.
  • China aims to become carbon-neutral by 2060 while experiencing frequent natural disasters.
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