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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
LANZHOU, July 4 (Xinhua) — Northwest China’s Gansu Province issued red alerts (the highest) on Friday due to increased risks of geological disasters and flash floods.
In the afternoon, the Gansu Provincial Natural Resources Administration and Meteorological Administration jointly issued a red alert for geological disasters caused by adverse weather conditions, warning of a high probability of geological hazards such as landslides, collapses and mudslides.
Earlier in the day, the provincial flood and drought control headquarters issued two separate red alerts for flash floods.
Rainfall totals are forecast to reach between 100mm and 180mm by 11pm on Friday, with peak rates expected to be between 30mm and 70mm per hour.
Heavy rains have forced the Maijishan Scenic Area in Tianshui City, home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Maijishan Grottoes, to be temporarily closed to visitors from Thursday morning, local authorities said.
China has a four-tier weather warning system, with red representing the highest level of danger, followed by orange, yellow and blue. –0–