3 dead, 2 missing after flooding in Gansu

Mountain torrents resulted in three deaths and two missing people in Jingtai county, Gansu province on Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

After receiving a heavy rain alert overnight, seven local residents made their way back to their village, of which five ended up missing due to the sudden flood. As of 5:20, three were found dead, according to the county government.

Local police, emergency response, health and other departments carried out rescue work, and a search for the two missing people is underway.