Flash floods turned northwest China's Gansu province into a disaster zone this week after relentless rains triggered raging waters. At least 10 lives were lost, 33 people remain missing, and 4,000 residents were stranded as emergency crews worked around the clock. 💔
Firefighters became overnight heroes – some slept on rocky ground mid-mission to recharge during the 14-hour rescue marathon. 🦸♂️ Teams combed 3km of flooded river channels by midnight Friday, battling fatigue and debris.
Local authorities escalated flood response to Level 1 – China's highest emergency alert – as social media buzzed with support for frontline workers. 🌪️ 'They’re like real-life Avengers,' one Weibo user commented, sharing photos of mud-caked rescuers.
While the rains have stopped, the recovery race continues. Stay tuned for updates as Gansu rebuilds. 💪
