China News Service, Guiyang, June 22 (Reporter Yuan Chao) On June 22, heavy rainfall caused damage to some landslides and bridges in Mugua Town and Bajiao Town, Tongzi County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. Hydropower and roads were interrupted. The personnel were trapped, and the Tongzi County Fire Rescue Brigade immediately rushed to the scene to rescue.
The picture shows firefighters rescued trapped people. Photo courtesy of Guizhou Fire Rescue Corps
The reporter learned from the Guizhou Provincial Fire and Rescue Corps on the 22nd that after receiving the report, the Zunyi Fire and Rescue Detachment immediately started the emergency response plan for flood relief. The detachment's full-time headquarters rushed to the scene and dispatched seven flood relief emergency teams in Daozhen, Wuchuan and other places. Reinforcement to the scene.
The picture shows firefighters rescued trapped people. Photo courtesy of Guizhou Fire Rescue Corps
According to the news issued by the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of the People's Government of Tongzi County, as of 8:55 on June 22, heavy rains occurred in 3 towns (streets) of Tongzi County, namely 160.2mm in Mugua Town, 121.1mm in Yangdeng Town, and 115.7mm in Podu Town It is expected that the future rainfall will continue, and the Papaya River will encounter a flood above the standard for more than 20 years.
The picture shows firefighters rescued trapped people. Photo courtesy of Guizhou Fire Rescue Corps
According to the relevant provisions of the Emergency Plan for Flood Control and Drought Relief in Tongzi County, the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of the County People's Government decided to raise the level III emergency response to level II from 8:55 on June 22.
At present, the on-site rain is still going on, and the rescue is proceeding in an orderly manner. The specific number of people trapped and the number of people rescued are being counted. (Finish)