China News Service, Yichang, June 27 (Reporter Guo Xiaoying) On the morning of June 27, Yichang City, Hubei Province experienced heavy rainfall. According to the unified deployment of the Yichang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, multiple forces were dispatched urgently to invest in flood relief.
There is serious water accumulation in some sections. Zhou Xingliang photo
According to statistics, from 4:00 to 11:00 on that day, the rainfall in Yichang City was greater than 25 mm, 86 stations, greater than 50 mm, 33 stations, and greater than 100 mm, 8 stations. The maximum rainfall was 141.8 mm, and the maximum hourly rainfall was 80.7 mm. Creek Station.
There was a landslide on the road from Tanjiahe to Aijiazhen in the Point Military District, and traffic was blocked. Zhou Xingliang photo
As of 12:40 that day, the Yichang Meteorological Observatory had issued six rainstorm warnings. The meteorological department reminded to do a good job in preventing rainstorms, take traffic control measures in heavy rainfall sections according to the road conditions, implement traffic guidance in stagnant sections, cut off dangerous outdoor power sources in low-lying areas, suspend outdoor operations in open areas, and transfer personnel in hazardous areas Go to a safe place to avoid rain with residents of dilapidated buildings, and at the same time check the drainage systems of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and take necessary measures for drainage.
According to the Yichang Traffic Police Brigade, the Xiling District, Yiling District and other sections of the city have serious water accumulation, and there have been landslides in the Tanjiahe to Aijiazhen section of the Military District; the Maoerchong Tunnel was blocked due to flash floods and the road was closed. .
Part of the farmland was flooded. Zhou Xingliang photo
In order to ensure the safety of tourists, Yichang City Tourism Bureau urgently notified that all water-related scenic spots will be temporarily closed after the safe evacuation of existing tourists.
Vehicles pass through the stagnant water section. Zhou Xingliang photo
At present, the rain is gradually weakening, and the traffic in Yichang is gradually recovering. (Finish)