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.
