China News Network, Chengdu, June 12 (Tang Yanyue, Yitong) The Propaganda Department of Meigu County Party Committee in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province released a news on the 12th that according to the results in Meigu County from 17:00 on June 11 to 5:00 on June 12 Jue Township, Waxi Township, Saku Township, Shuwo Township, Longwo Township, Equ Ancient Township, Niuniuba Township, etc. suffered heavy rain disasters of varying degrees.
Yiguojue Township, Waxi Township, Saku Township, Shuwo Township, Longwo Township, Equ Ancient Township, Niuniuba Township, etc. in Meigu County suffered from heavy rain disasters of varying degrees. Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of Meigu County Committee
According to preliminary statistics, the rainstorm caused 170 acres of local crops, 25 acres of forest products, 21 livestock, 130 poultry, 4 vehicles, and 230 meters of surrounding walls. Another house collapsed about 550 square meters and damaged 120 square meters. There are 21 gaps in the roadbed of K2017-K2045 road section of National Highway 348 and 3 road breaks. One bridge is damaged and 6 culverts are blocked.
According to reports, the Meigu County Meteorological Bureau issued a yellow rainstorm warning signal before the disaster, reminding relevant towns, geological hazards, construction sites under construction, temporary work sheds, and key areas and important places in disaster-prone areas. Implement monitoring and avoidance and prepare for disaster prevention.
Yiguojue Township, Waxi Township, Saku Township, Shuwo Township, Longwo Township, Equ Ancient Township, Niuniuba Township, etc. in Meigu County suffered from heavy rain disasters of varying degrees. Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of Meigu County Committee
After the disaster, Meigu county-level relevant departments immediately checked the disaster situation, conducted disaster investigation and emergency rescue work, properly resettled the victims, and organized people to help themselves.
It is reported that all cadres and employees in Yiguojue Township in the hard-hit area of the county stayed up all night to stick to their posts, and informed villagers and households of early warning, and took decisive measures to promptly transfer more than 160 residents from the township government and G348 line, and more than 50 people in Gandu Village. Disasters and casualties have achieved successful risk avoidance. (Finish)