Northwest China on High Alert as Heavy Rain Raises Risk of Floods and Landslides Heavy rain has left thousands in northwest China on high alert, with authorities scrambling to mitigate the risks of landslides and floods in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.
The situation is a stark reminder that human error often exacerbates natural disasters. The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in these regions have increased significantly due to climate change.
This year alone has seen two devastating incidents: a landslide in Gansu claimed 21 lives, followed by flash floods triggered by heavy rain that killed 10 people in the same province.