Chinanews.com Suizhou, August 12 (Cheng Qi, Guo Qingqing) Suizhou, Hubei, was hit by heavy rainfall from August 11 to 12. Particularly heavy rainstorms occurred, causing severe damage to many towns and towns. Among them, Liulin Town was flooded with the deepest accumulation of water. At 2.46 meters, the town's traffic, communications, and electricity were interrupted, and many people were trapped.
Photo courtesy of firefighters transferring trapped persons to Suizhou Fire
After receiving the help, Suizhou Fire rushed to the scene for rescue.
Due to flooding and turbulent currents, the first floor of some residential buildings has been completely submerged.
Rescuers were detecting underwater roads while clearing obstacles on life-saving passages and evacuating trapped people from house to house.
Photo courtesy of firefighters transferring trapped persons to Suizhou Fire
During the rescue process, firefighters set up one mobile life-saving platform and moved the residents to the kayaks one by one.
Due to the narrow roads and excessive debris in the water, the propellers of the boats cannot be used normally. Firefighters rely on manpower to move the trapped persons to a safe area.
As of 18:30 on the 12th, Liulin Township rescue is still in progress.
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