[Explanation] Affected by the recent heavy rainfall in the upstream area, the water level of the Chongqing section of the Jialing River has greatly exceeded the guaranteed water level. On the morning of August 19, the Jialing River No. 2 flood passed through the main city of Chongqing, and the ancient town of Ciqikou was flooded.
Following the flood control information in Chongqing, a flood peak will appear at Ciqikou on the Jialing River on the 19th. The highest water level will reach 192 meters, the warning level is 11 meters, and the guaranteed water level is 8 meters.
At 10 o'clock on the 19th, the reporter saw in the ancient town of Ciqikou that the flood was still rising, the road to the ancient town had been closed, and the houses in the low-lying area of the ancient town had been flooded over the roofs.
[Concurrent] Chen Qingbin, a merchant in Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing
I moved on August 13, at the riverside dock. After moving up, the water drained back and went down to wash the house. Before I could move on, the water started to rise again, and it rose so high again. Speaking of rising to 184.5 meters, it rose to more than 190 meters.
[Explanation] The reporter learned from the Ciqikou Ancient Town Management Committee that, in view of the severe flood control situation, in accordance with Chongqing’s flood defense first-level response requirements, in order to protect the personal and property safety of tourists, residents and businesses, the Ciqikou Ancient Town scenic spot has been released on August 18, 19 The reception of tourists will be suspended starting at 30 minutes.
[Concurrent] Liu Jun, a staff member of the Municipal Office of the Management Committee of Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing
Last night, we have made relevant arrangements for flood prevention work again, and the scenic area was closed urgently at 7:30 (the evening of August 18) and the reception of tourists was suspended. At the same time, we arrange relevant staff and departments to urgently evacuate businesses in the scenic area, and arrange for communities to urgently evacuate residents in their jurisdictions. Prior to this, we have already contacted the relevant material storage location and the hotel accommodation.
[Explanation] The reporter learned from the Chongqing Emergency Management Bureau that affected by the heavy rainfall in the Sichuan Basin, the water level of the Jialing River and the Chongqing section of the Yangtze River will greatly exceed the guaranteed water level. Chongqing has initiated the first-level flood control emergency response and entered the emergency flood control period.
Reporting from Chongqing by reporter Xiao Jiangchuan
Editor in charge: [Zhang Kaixin]