China Overseas Chinese Network August 18 Question: Chinese citizens have been killed!
What should we do in the face of extreme weather?
On August 8, local time, a heavy rainstorm occurred in the Seoul metropolitan area.
According to Yonhap News Agency, as of the 14th, the torrential rain has caused 14 deaths, 6 missing and 26 injured. Among them, two Chinese citizens were unfortunately killed.
A total of 7,480 people in 7 cities and 55 cities, counties and districts across the country have left their homes due to the rain.
On August 8, local time, the South Korean metropolitan area suffered a heavy rainstorm.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Xu
Since the beginning of this year, many countries have experienced extreme weather such as heavy rainfall and high temperature.
The evening of August 8 was the heaviest rainfall in the 115 years since the meteorological observation began in Seoul, South Korea.
In response to high temperature weather, the World Meteorological Organization said that the past July was the top three warmest July on record in the world.
Heavy rainfall has caused people in many countries to live without a fixed place, and may also trigger secondary disasters.
Affected by the monsoon, Pakistan has suffered multiple rounds of heavy rainfall since mid-June.
On August 15, local time, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Agency stated that various disasters caused by heavy rainfall have caused 618 deaths, 982 injuries, and 69,874 houses were completely or partially destroyed.
On August 14, local time, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of the Ministry of Interior of Thailand said that due to the influence of Typhoon "Mulan", 11 provinces in northern and northeastern Thailand have suffered heavy rainfall and flood disasters since the 11th, with a total of more than 600 villages and more than 5,400 households. Residents are affected.
Since August 3 local time, heavy rains have rained continuously in northern Japan, and many places such as Aomori, Akita, and Yamagata prefectures have been severely affected.
At least 400 houses in Aomori Prefecture were flooded, two rivers in Akita Prefecture reached "flooding dangerous water levels", and nearly 215 houses in Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture were flooded.
Several Chinese embassies and consulates have issued reminders to remind local Chinese citizens to take precautions against rainstorms.
The Chinese Embassy in South Korea reminded Chinese citizens to pay close attention to weather changes on August 9, check weather forecasts and various early warning information in a timely manner, and minimize or avoid travel in bad weather conditions as much as possible.
If you have to travel, you should pay attention to strengthening precautions and avoid high-risk areas such as river banks, low-lying areas prone to flooding, and hidden dangers of geological disasters.
On August 5, the Chinese Consulate General in Nagoya, Japan issued a message reminding Chinese citizens in the consular area to pay close attention to recent weather changes and safety warnings such as heavy rain, keep abreast of the latest situation through official channels, grasp the evacuation information in advance, and follow the evacuation instructions issued by the local government. , to improve self-protection awareness and strengthen their own safety precautions.
Heavy rainfall may also cause secondary disasters such as flash floods and mudslides.
If you encounter an emergency, you must remain calm and save yourself in time.
Here are some tips:
Flash floods: When the mountain is suddenly hit by flash floods, stay calm and evacuate as quickly as possible.
When evacuating the scene, you should choose the nearest safe route to run laterally along the hillside, and never run down the hillside or downstream along the valley exit.
Landslide: If you encounter a landslide, if conditions permit, quickly evacuate to a safe area, and run in the direction perpendicular to the rolling stones, not in the direction of the landslide.
When external conditions are not conducive to immediate evacuation, hide under solid obstacles, or squat in sills or trenches.
When avoiding, you should pay attention to protect your head, and you can use clothing to wrap your head.
Data map: The scene after the landslide.
Debris flow: When the debris flow strikes, don't panic, climb the slopes on both sides perpendicular to the direction of the debris flow, and do not stay on the concave slope.
Affected by extreme high temperature weather, severe forest fires occurred in many countries.
In addition, heat stroke caused by high temperatures has killed people in some countries.
On August 15, local time, the National Weather Service of Algeria issued a weather report saying that in recent days, the temperature in parts of Algeria reached 46 degrees Celsius.
The Algerian fire department said that since August, fires have occurred in many provinces of the country, and the fires have burned large areas of forests and residents in some areas have been forced to evacuate.
On August 12, local time, the Carlos III Institute, which belongs to the Spanish Ministry of Health, released a report saying that between August 1 and 9, 2022, 743 people in Spain died due to high temperature weather.
It is understood that since July, Spain has experienced continuous high temperature weather, causing more than 2,000 deaths.
In Spain, heat-triggered wildfires have burned thousands of hectares of land.
On August 9, local time, the British Meteorological Office issued an orange warning for extreme high temperatures for most of southern England and eastern Wales.
On the 12th, the British government announced that the southern, southwest and central regions of England entered a state of drought.
France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Japan and other countries also experienced continuous high temperature weather from July to August, which caused forest fires and affected agricultural production.
Extremely hot weather is the most likely cause of fire.
Everyone should pay close attention to fire safety, actively investigate potential safety hazards, and regularly inspect and maintain various equipment in the premises to prevent fires caused by aging wires, improper cable layout or improper use of latch plates.
Ensure that fire fighting facilities are functioning properly.
It is recommended to purchase corresponding insurance to minimize losses in the event of a fire.
Data map: A fire broke out in a building in Thailand.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Wang Guoan
People who work or exercise at high temperatures without cooling measures suffer from heat stroke, which can lead to death in severe cases.
In hot weather, everyone should pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling.
Take sun protection measures, add water in time, and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
Pay attention to the temperature difference from the outdoor hot sun environment to the indoor shady environment, and avoid catching a cold or a cold due to the excessive temperature difference between the hot and cold when using the air conditioner.
If symptoms such as dizziness and nausea occur, take immediate measures or seek medical attention as appropriate.
Xiaoqiao reminds: If there is extreme weather in your location, please pay attention to the relevant reminders issued by local government agencies and Chinese embassies and consulates in time, reduce unnecessary activities, and take precautions.
If you feel unwell due to weather changes, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
In case of danger.
Please call the local police immediately for rescue.
(Source of the manuscript: China Overseas Chinese Network WeChat Official Account; ID: qiaowangzhongguo; China Overseas Chinese Network Comprehensive China News Network, CCTV News Client, China Emergency Information Network, etc.; Author: Dai Chen)