Various places in north China have been making every effort to carry out flood relief and rescue works following heavy rainfall.
Due to the floods triggered by torrential rain since Wednesday, a bridge in Tianzhen County, Shanxi Province has completely been submerged and made impassable. On Sunday morning, a vehicle carrying a number of people lost communication on this submerged bridge.
Local authorities are utilizing a helicopter, kayaks, and other equipment to carry out search and rescue operations.
As of now, the accumulated precipitation in Tianzhen has exceeded 300 millimeters.
Elsewhere in north China, Duolun County in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was lashed by heavy rain between Friday and Saturday. Local authorities immediately implemented response measures, with officials at all levels participating in rescue operations. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties so far.
A maximum 24-hour precipitation of 200.9 millimeters was recorded in Yijiahe Village, resulting in significant water logging on roads and within homes, flooding many agricultural fields, and blocking passing vehicles.
"Currently, we are focusing on repairing roads, dealing with flooded homes, and providing assistance and support to affected families," said Chen Yanhe, deputy Party secretary of Caimushan Township.
Relief efforts underway as heavy rains sweep north China
