China News Agency, Huangmei, Hubei, July 8 (Ma Furong Wang Zheng) A reporter learned from the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Huangmei County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province, that due to the heavy rain, at 4 am on July 8, Yuanshan Village, Dahe Town, Huangmei County 3 The group experienced a sudden landslide, which resulted in the burial of 5 households and 9 people.
After the incident, the main leaders of Huanggang City and Huangmei County quickly rushed to the scene, organized emergency, public security, armed police, health, medical and other forces to participate in the rescue and spare no effort to rescue the trapped people. At present, more than 40 other villagers in the village have been transferred to a safe zone.
It is reported that on July 8 from 0 o'clock to 6 o'clock, the general heavy rain in Huangmei County was more than 200 mm, and the largest in Dahe Town reached 353 mm, exceeding the historical extreme value. (Finish)