Torrential rain that pounded Meizhou City in south China's Guangdong Province on Sunday triggered destructive floods, mountain torrents and landslides.
The provincial headquarters for flood, drought and wind control said as of Monday, the disasters had killed five people and trapped 13 others, with 15 still remaining missing in Meizhou. The disasters also forced the evacuation of many residents to safer locations.
On Monday, Guangdong activated a Level-IV emergency response for disaster relief regarding the losses in Meizhou and Shaoguan. Preliminary data showed that Meizhou has organized more than 200 teams with over 9,000 personnel for rescue and evacuation efforts.
At present, Meizhou's rescue teams are carrying out rescue operations in 12 areas of Pingyuan County, Dabu County, Jiaoling County, Meixian District and Fengshun County.
In Pingyuan County, a total of 6,178 people had been relocated to safe locations as of 10:00 Monday. So far, the rescue operation is still ongoing in the county.
In Dabu County, 11,312 residents had been evacuated from low-lying areas as of 14:00 Monday. The county has dispatched more than 960 people to inspect roads and attend to key areas to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.
As of 16:00 Monday, Fengshun County had relocated 1,178 resident. In Xixi village of Fengshun Country, a cordon has been set up at the entrance, while officials of the village are organizing the orderly evacuation of residents from low-lying areas. They have also advised villagers to closely monitor the changes in rainfall and water levels.
"At present, the town government has equipped us with an inflatable boat for rescue work. Besides, we have also prepared life jackets and life rings. And the town government also provide food for the people," said Cao Liu, an official of the village.
5 killed, 15 missing after rain in Guangdong's Meizhou
5 killed, 15 missing after rain in Guangdong's Meizhou
