China News Service, Baotou, August 12 (Reporter Zhang Linhu) On the 12th, the Damao Banner Government of Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region issued a report saying that according to preliminary statistics, a total of 44 herdsmen were affected by the local tornado on August 9. The economic loss was nearly 18 million yuan (RMB, the same below).
At about 15:30 on August 9th, Sugacha, Huhe Point, Shilamuren Town, Damao Banner, was hit by a tornado, causing 33 tourists and scenic staff to be injured to varying degrees. As of 18:00 on August 11, a total of 15 people have been discharged from the hospital. Among the remaining 18 wounded, 3 were in a stable condition, and the other minor injuries recovered well.
At present, the local area has fully initiated the repair and restoration of damaged houses of herders, and comprehensively cleaned up the debris and white garbage scattered on the grassland. At the same time, the search and claim work of on-site leftover property has been carried out. Power supply and mobile communication signals have all been restored.
At the same time, the local emergency department carried out comprehensive damage inspections. According to preliminary statistics, 44 herdsmen’s houses or vehicles were damaged to varying degrees, 182 yurts were destroyed or seriously damaged at tourist reception points, and 34 vehicles were damaged. The collective economy of Huhedian Sugacha was damaged to varying degrees, and the initial economic loss was nearly 18 million yuan. (Finish)