Mourning for the victims at the press conference on the mountain flood disaster in Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

On the evening of August 8, Gansu held a press conference on the mountain flood disaster in Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, to update the public on the latest developments in the rescue operations, the relocation and accommodation of the affected population, and the treatment of the injured. At the press conference, all attendees stood up to pay respects to the victims, creating a solemn and respectful atmosphere.

Since the mountain flood disaster occurred, the Gansu Provincial Party Committee and the provincial government have given high attention to the situation, quickly initiating an emergency response mechanism, and organizing various forces to carry out rescue operations and the relocation of the population. So far, a total of 9,828 people have been relocated and accommodated, with 2,002 people affected. The roads in 14 administrative villages have been blocked, affecting the normal water supply for about 24,000 people.

According to the press conference, the heavy rainfall in this incident was characterized by long duration, extreme intensity, and wide impact range. In some areas, the emergency investigation work has been basically completed, and the relevant departments are working hard to restore power and communication services, aiming to achieve full restoration by August 10.

Facing this sudden natural disaster, rescue personnel have been continuously working under adverse weather conditions, demonstrating a high sense of responsibility and professionalism. At the same time, the broader society has also extended a helping hand, providing material support and psychological counseling to the affected population.

At the press conference, government officials stated that they will adhere to the principle of putting people and lives first, making every effort to ensure the safety of people's lives and property, properly accommodating the affected population, and quickly restoring normal production and living order.

This incident once again reminds us that in the face of extreme weather and natural disasters, it is crucial to enhance awareness of disaster prevention and mitigation and improve the emergency management system. In the future, relevant departments will continue to strengthen the construction of early warning systems and improve emergency response capabilities to better deal with various possible disasters.