Six people are missing after a flash flood in Xinbei City, Taiwan Province Province. How is the follow-up rescue work going?
First, a flash flood occurred in Xinbei, Taiwan Province Province.
On the afternoon of 16 in Hubaotan Ancient Road Area, Shuangxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan Province Province, the stream surged, causing flash floods and an accident of falling into the water, resulting in the disappearance of six people, including four children, in a natural experience activity. At present, the rescue operation continues. The flood was caused by the surge of the river caused by heavy rain. The rapidly rising stream washed away the dam, causing a lot of rocks to roll down, which seriously threatened people's life and production safety.
Second, the occurrence of flash floods.
According to media reports in Taiwan Province province, it is the participants who are in distress? Nature Experience Camp? A group of people met with heavy rain on the road and turned back. On the way, a sudden flash flood caused seven people to fall into the water, which was unfortunately washed away by the flood. Among them, 1 9-year-old girl has been rescued, and rescuers are trying their best to search and rescue downstream. It is reported that on the day of 16, 1 missing girls have been found, and 13 on-site rescuers have also got out of trouble and arrived at a safe place. By 17 pm, four bodies had been found, but two children were still found. Search and rescue is still in progress.
Third, the causes of flash floods
According to reports, the reason for the flash floods is that Tiger Leopard Beach is the source of the north tributary of Beishixi, and the local weather in Xinbeishan is unpredictable. In the afternoon, a thunderstorm landed, and the stream soared, causing flash floods. Teacher Su, who took the tour group, said that she didn't expect the weather to be so bad before leaving the group. 16 is the first day of the activity. In the afternoon, I found that the rain in the mountain area became heavier and decided to return. Unfortunately, an accident happened. In the face of mountain torrents, we must hurry to the heights. We can hide in nearby high-rise buildings and go to high places. We can't go with the flow. When the conditions are not met, call for help in time.