Breaking news! Floods hit Datong County, Qinghai, killing 16 and leaving 36 missing

Breaking news! Floods hit Datong County, Qinghai, killing 16 and leaving 36 missing

According to the latest news from CCTV, the flash flood disaster in Datong County, Xining, Qinghai has caused 16 deaths and 36 people missing.

The reporter learned from the Datong County Media Center on the 18th that from 22:25 on August 17, Datong County, Xining City, Qinghai Province, suddenly experienced heavy rainfall, which triggered mountain torrents, caused mudslides, and diverted rivers. 6,245 people from 1,517 households in 6 villages in 2 towns were affected. After further search and rescue verification, as of 12:00 on the 18th, 16 people had died and 36 people were missing (previously reported 4 deaths and 27 missing people, after search and rescue confirmation, 2 people were rescued, 12 new deaths, and 23 new missing people).

Image source: Screenshot of CCTV News Live

At present, the Qinghai Provincial Emergency Management Committee has launched a provincial-level Level II emergency response to the flash flood disaster in Datong County. Rescue is currently underway, please pay attention!

Mountain torrents are sudden and severe

Great destructive power

What to do if you encounter a flash flood?

These safety knowledge should be remembered

Which groups of people are vulnerable to flash floods and mudslides?

What are the signs of flash floods?

"look"

Stream levels are rising very rapidly, possibly due to heavy rainfall upstream causing flash flooding.

The sudden drop in stream water levels may be due to heavy rains upstream causing mountain collapses that blocked the river channel and led to a cut-off in flow.

The originally clear stream suddenly became turbid, probably because heavy rain from upstream brought mud, sand and stones into the water, forming mountain torrents and mudslides.

"listen"

Abnormal mountain sounds, similar to the rumbling of a train or muffled thunder, are a sign of possible flash floods and mudslides.

【Guide to preventing mountain torrents and geological disasters】

Flood prevention is no small matter

Safety in mind

Please take safety precautions

May you be safe!

Comprehensive sources: CCTV News, Ministry of Emergency Management, etc.

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