Flash floods in China, 10 people died

Flash floods hit a deserted campsite in northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, killing 10 people and leaving two still missing.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the flash flood disaster occurred in the upstream area of a river in Urad Rear Banner, Bayannur city, at around 10 p.m. on August 16, leaving 13 campers, including eight men and five women, missing.

Rescue workers conduct a search operation at Urad Rear Banner in Bayannuur City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China, August 17, 2025. Photo: Xinhua.

More than 700 rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the scene to urgently search for the missing. According to the city's Emergency Management Agency, as of 3:30 p.m. on August 17, one person had been rescued.

The death toll has been confirmed at 10 while two victims remain missing.

China has been hit by weeks of severe weather since July, with heavy rains in the north and south of the country. Photo: Xinhua/Shutterstock.

The Ministry of Emergency Management has ordered a large-scale search operation for the missing and sent a team to assist. It also warned tourists to avoid undeveloped, remote areas and to exercise caution in geologically dangerous areas, especially during flood season.

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