Zhongxin.com, Hubei Huangmei, July 9 Electric title: Villagers in Huangmei, Hubei: Large water rises from ankle to thigh in 1 hour
Author Wu Yili Liang Ting
On July 8, the east and west embankments of the Kaotian River in Huangmei County, Hubei, were in danger, far exceeding the guaranteed water level, reaching a historical peak, and there were many diffuse crests, landslides, and landslides, and the highest diffuse crest reached 0.8 meters.
The reporter came to Guiba Village near the Kaotian River on the morning of the 9th to see that some houses have been washed down by the flood water, and there are still about 10 cm of water in the low-lying areas. On the embankment, troops and soldiers continued to rescue and reinforce and fill the river embankment.
The picture shows that there are still water stains near the Kaotian River.
Cai Yanzhen, who has lived here for 24 years, feels accustomed to being near rivers and low-lying terrain. But what she didn't expect was that in just over an hour, the water originally on the ankles soared to the thighs.
"For the first time I saw such a large flood, the water level of the Kaotian River in front of my house increased by more than 1 meter, and some buildings in the village were washed down by the flood." Cai Yanzhen "panicked" and immediately called for help. With the help of rescuers, they arrived in the settlement by rubber boat.
From 8:00 on July 7 to 8:00 on August 8, the rainfall at Huangmei Station reached 376.9 millimeters, exceeding the historical limit. Large-scale and long-term heavy rainfall caused 24 local reservoirs to reach the flood-limit level and overflow.
The picture shows Wu Yili photo taken by the mass resettlement site
According to the report of the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Huangmei County, the fifth dam of Caiyan Village and the bridge section of Gaoqiao Village in Luogang Town had flooded dykes and dams, with a breach of 70 meters and flooded about 30,000 acres of rice fields. After the dangerous situation occurred, the county rushed to rescue the embankment, and quickly transferred all 12,000 people to a safe area.
At noon on the 8th, the 40-year-old villager Gui Zhongfu brought his family and several pieces of laundry to one of the mass resettlement sites-Shihai Yihai Primary School in Luogang Town, Huangmei County, and temporarily settled down.
The picture shows Wu Yili photo taken by the mass resettlement site
"The water level is very high." Gui Zhongfu recalled the flood, and was somewhat afraid. "The moment I opened the door, I was very nervous and worried that my house would also be washed down. But I didn't have much time to think about it. I moved the electrical appliances on the first floor of my home to the second floor for the first time. To a safe place."
At present, Guizhong Fuhe and 191 other affected villagers temporarily live in Shili Yihai Primary School. The staff at the resettlement site distributed towels, blankets, basins, towels and other living materials to the villagers. A comfortable living environment, but Gui Zhongfu still hopes that "the flood will recede as soon as possible and go home early."
The picture shows the flooded rice field photo by Liang Ting
Ms. Gui, a distant marriage, heard of the flood in Guiba Village and hurried back to the village to pick up her mother in her trapped home. "For the first time I saw such heavy water in the Kaotian River, fortunately it was clear, and I hope the flood water will recede quickly." She said looking at the flooded rice field. (Finish)