Torrential rain and flash floods caused at least 13 deaths and 43 injuries in northwest China's Gansu Province. Meanwhile, heavy rain has also hit Yulin City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, causing widespread damage to both urban and rural areas. China has intensified its efforts in natural disaster prevention in the ongoing flood season, as rainstorms have hit many regions across the country and triggered landslides and flooding since the beginning of July.