A sudden flash flood tore through a wild camping site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region late Saturday, leaving 8 dead and 4 missing. The tragedy unfolded near Urad Rear Banner in Bayannur City, where campers were caught off guard by raging waters around 10 p.m. local time. 🏕️💔
Local authorities confirmed 13 people were initially unaccounted for. By Sunday morning, one person had been rescued, eight bodies recovered, and four remained missing. Search teams are now working around the clock to locate survivors, with helicopters and drones deployed in the rugged terrain. 🚁🔍
This marks one of the deadliest weather-related incidents in the region this year. While flash floods are rare in Inner Mongolia’s arid landscapes, experts warn climate change may increase extreme weather risks. Our thoughts are with affected families. 🙏
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