In Rongjiang county, located in Southwest China's Guizhou province, the impact of unprecedented flooding has led to the loss of six lives as of 11 am Thursday, as confirmed by local flood control authorities. The area has experienced a flood of such intensity and duration that it hasn't occurred in 50 years, with river water levels surging to alarming rates, peaking at 11,360 cubic meters per second.
The flooding has resulted in significant damage, particularly in low-lying regions which have been severely inundated. This has further complicated rescue and recovery efforts, leading to blocked access routes, interrupted communication systems, and residents being cut off. Fortunately, the water levels in the county seat have dropped below the warning threshold, enabling officials to concentrate on dredging efforts, pumping out water, managing public health risks, disinfecting affected sites, initiating recovery processes, and searching for individuals who may still be trapped.
5 Comments
Comandante
Alarming rates? Are they already trying to downplay the severity? What about the environmental impact? No mention of the long-term effects.
Bermudez
Thank goodness authorities are focusing on the search efforts. It's great they haven't given up on anyone.
Comandante
Dredging, pumping water, disinfecting...sounds like a reactive response. Where is the proactive disaster preparation? This clearly isn't the first time an event like this has happened.
Mariposa
No mention of immediate aid! Are shelters active? Are resources being distributed to the people who are left homeless?
Fuerza
It's difficult to be well prepared for a flood of which the magnitude has not been seen for 50 years. Let's support the region and pray.