2024-04-21 23:42:00
Chinese authorities are accelerating emergency response planning. Due to the water level of many rivers in Guangdong province increased beyond dangerous levels Risk of causing major flooding affecting more than 127 million people.
The Reuters news agency reported that water levels in major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in South China’s Guangdong province have reached a level that threatens to cause severe flooding. As a result, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, the Chinese government must take emergency measures. Protect more than 127 million people who might be affected by this flood.
Local weather officials said the situation is now serious. Water levels in many parts of major and minor rivers in the Zhejiang and Beijiang river basins were “extremely concerning”, he said. This is reaching dangerous levels. especially along the Beijiang River More than 20 water observation stations along the river Water levels have been measured above the alert line since Saturday evening.
While news agency The South China Morning Post said the Guangdong Provincial Flood and Disaster Prevention Office also expected that the water level rose to 37.3 m around 1 a.m. on Monday. April 22, or 5.8 m above the water level warning line, a level that only occurs once every 100 years.
China’s Ministry of Water Resources to issue emergency guidelines Guangdong authorities should require various agencies in each district and commune to begin planning your emergency response immediately. Being able to avoid natural disasters and being able to distribute disaster relief budgets to various assets in a timely manner Ensuring people have food, clothing, water and shelter.
Guangdong province has been experiencing heavy rain and strong winds since last Saturday evening. Heavy rain continued for up to 12 hours from 8:00 p.m. in northern and central Guangdong provinces, such as Zhaoqing City, Shaoguan City, Qingnuan City and Jiangmen City
Nearly 45,000 people in Qingyuan City had to be evacuated from their homes to safety. Zhaoqing City’s power system was damaged in some areas. This left some areas without power. In total, across Guangdong, up to 1.16 million households were left without power due to the heavy rains.
About 1,103 schools in Zhaoqing, Shaoguan and Qingyuan will be closed on Monday. While the policies Qingyuan and Shaoguan Order to suspend navigation on various rivers. with officials from agencies related to shipping The ship is already parked and ready to provide assistance in case of emergency.
Guangzhou city officials announced Sunday that many reservoirs have reached their maximum water level (flood limit).
Meanwhile, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region which is west of Guangdong is experiencing strong hurricane-like winds. Many buildings have been destroyed. Some areas are experiencing major hailstorms and flooding. It is reported that As many as 65 landslides occurred in Hezhou City at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday alone.
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