The flood occurred after continuous heavy rains in Gansu region since Thursday.
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10 people have died and 33 people have gone missing due to floods in Gansu province in northwestern China.
"There has been continuous heavy rain in Gansu region since August 7. There is a sudden flood. As of 3:30 pm on August 8, 10 people have died and 33 people are missing due to floods and inundation after the rains,' the government broadcaster CCTV quoted the official as saying.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered to make "every effort" to rescue the missing, according to CCTV.
President Xi Jinping, expressing concern over the "recurring occurrences of extreme weather" has ordered strict precautions in all areas and strengthened efforts to identify risks.
Footage shared by Chinese fire officials on Weibo shows rescuers leading people through murky water in a village.
In photos posted by the Gansu government, the roads are seen covered with mud and large stones piled up by floods.
In China, especially during the rainy season, there is a huge financial loss due to natural disasters.
44 people died due to heavy rains in northern Beijing last month.
China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change and make extreme weather events more frequent and intense. China is also considered a "power house" for global renewable energy. China aims to make its vast economy carbon-neutral by 2060.
