Families displaced by Sunday's dike breach in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province have gradually returned home, following the receding of floodwaters, the restoration of power supply, and proper disinfection work.
Nearly 4,000 affected residents from two villages of Xiangtan County, who were relocated to safety following the breach, are getting back to home.
According to the local power department, electricity supply had been restored to all households by Tuesday night, following repairs to the grid.
The Xiangtan County government has deployed experts to inspect each flooded house in the district to check for potential safety hazards. Residents can only return home once the relevant local departments have confirmed their houses are safe.
The Juanshui River flows into the Xiangjiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River. The river burst its banks following heavy rainstorms that hit large parts of China in the wake of Typhoon Gaemi.
Families displaced by Hunan dike breach return home after restoration of power supply
Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Gilles Carbonnier on Saturday said he was encouraged by the humanitarian organization's deepening relationship with China.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) during the 11th Xiangshan Forum, Carbonnier said the ICRC has not only been engaged in dialogue with China and other states, but has also welcomed the country's involvement in the launch of programs to help people affected by conflicts.
"China is definitely a major player. We really are very encouraged to see that our relationship with the PLA, with the People's Liberation Army, with the Ministry of Defense deepening on several issues of common interest, especially on International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian priorities. We at the ICRC really look forward to developing this dialogue, of course, here in Beijing, but also as we're doing in Geneva, in New York, as well as in the field, for example, where Chinese peacekeepers are also active," he said.
The three-day Xiangshan Forum opened on Thursday in Beijing, attracting more than 500 representatives of official delegations from more than 100 countries and international organizations, and over 200 experts and scholars to discuss global security.
At the forum, Carbonnier delivered a speech on the topic of the international mechanism and global security governance.
In'tl Red Cross Committee vice president hails deepening ties with China
