Affected by heavy rainfall, the city wall of Pingyao, a world cultural heritage site, partially collapsed.
The local report stated that at 6:30 on October 5, due to heavy rainfall (precipitation of 120 mm from October 3 to 5), the inner wall of Pingyao City Wall No. 84 partially collapsed. The length of the collapse was about 25 meters. Caused casualties.
At present, local cultural protection personnel have promptly cleaned the rammed earth and bricks that fell off the ground, set up isolation fences and warning signs at the collapsed section of the city wall, covered the wall in the dangerous section and took emergency treatment to prevent secondary collapse, and ensure the protection of the ancient city residents. Personal safety of tourists.
At the same time, the emergency repair procedures for the city wall have been launched.
(Reporter Qu Lixia produced Liu Yinghan)
Editor in charge: [Li Ji]