How many people were affected by the rainstorm in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province?
Recently, there has been a continuous rainstorm in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province, which has caused serious water accumulation in Chaonan and Chaoyang areas and affected more than 850,000 people. Three children were washed away by the water, and they were all confirmed dead. At present, the rainstorm has weakened, but the disaster situation is still severe and local rescue is still in progress.
The rainstorm in Chaoshan area occurs once in 50 years.
From August 29th to 30th, there was heavy rain in Chaoshan area. From 3: 00 to 16: 00 on 30th, the rainfall in Chaonan District was 404 mm. According to the analysis of the official Weibo of Shantou Municipal Government Emergency Office, the short-term rainfall intensity in this area has exceeded 20 13 years "8. 17", which is a once-in-a-lifetime heavy rainfall attack.
The continuous rain for several days led to different degrees of waterlogging in this area, with serious waterlogging in Chendian Town, Simapu Town, Xiashan Town, Gurao Town and Tongyu Town in Chaoyang District.
Weibo, the official of Shantou Municipal Government, said that as of August 3 1 day 18: 30, Chaonan District was affected 10 town, 169 village, with a population of 49,885,438+0,900. As of 16, a total of 229 villages (communities) in Chaoyang District 13 towns (streets) were affected, with more than 360,000 people affected.
The water in Gurao Town is waist deep.
Huali Village, Messi Village, Shuxiang Village and Guiguang Road in Gurao Town are the most seriously affected places in the town, with water reaching two or three meters deep. Zhang Xiaoru, who lives in Huali Village, said that the water level began to rise on the 30th, reaching the navel of adults. The first floor of the house was completely flooded and a family of six or seven people was trapped. Fortunately, there is food at home, but there is no electricity, and I am afraid of leakage in the water. They are afraid to go downstairs. Their family bought a yacht outside, and the whole family didn't evacuate to a safe place until 4: 00 p.m.
Zhang Jiaping, a villager from Guang Mao Village, Gurao Town, said that this was the most serious waterlogging in my memory. The water is so deep that you can't leave this place without swimming. Many old people and children were trapped without water, electricity and food, and some of them were trapped for more than 50 hours. The local hospital was flooded. The Beijing News reporter saw on the Internet and the local help groups that several pregnant women who were about to give birth and just gave birth asked for help, and the situation was more urgent.
A drowning accident occurred in Sima San, Simapu town. Three children were washed away by the water on the 30th. It was confirmed to the family that all three children were killed.
According to Ms. Liao, the child's aunt, on the afternoon of the 30th, the whole family had to evacuate due to flooding. Ms. Lin, the child's mother, took three children to her second aunt's house first. It rained heavily all the way, but the child was crying despite holding an umbrella. When I passed a factory, the road was blocked by a tricycle and I had to go back, but the ditches on both sides of the road were not marked, and it was raining, so I couldn't see them. As a result, people stepped into the ditch and were washed away by the rapids. Mother also fell into the ditch. Fortunately, she grabbed the rope and struggled in the water for a while before climbing up. The children were all washed away. Two older children were found on 3 1, and a younger child was found today. Both of them were killed.
Ms. Liao said that Ms. Lin has been crying for two days and her family is very sad. The oldest girl who died was 7 years old. She just went to primary school and will go to school in September. The five-year-old girl goes to kindergarten, and the youngest boy is three years old.
In response to the disaster, many parties launched rescue. Zhang Jiaping said that as far as he knows, most of the surrounding areas provide spontaneous assistance to the masses, including initiating donations, purchasing materials and buying ships. Many local KTV spontaneously provide free overnight accommodation. In addition, social organizations such as Shantou Love Charity Association and Xiamen Blue Sky Rescue Team are carrying out rescue, and departments at all levels in Shantou are also providing disaster relief.
Weibo 3 1, the official emergency office of Shantou Municipal Government, announced that Shantou Meteorological Observatory lifted the yellow rainstorm warning signal at 6: 05 pm on August 3 1, and the city's three defense headquarters decided to reduce the level II emergency response against rainstorm to level III emergency response at 8 pm on August 3 1. However, as of press time, the scene is still raining and the rescue is still in progress.
Source:? Beijing News (Beijing)