Early Sunday morning, Zhonghe village in western Guangdong province was struck by a landslide following a day of heavy rains from Typhoon Wutip. Thanks to timely evacuations, no casualties were reported among the village's 45 households and 57 residents. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Early Sunday morning, Zhonghe village in western Guangdong province was struck by a landslide following a day of heavy rains from Typhoon Wutip. Thanks to timely evacuations, no casualties were reported among the village's 25 households and 57 residents.
Authorities credited the successful evacuation to accurate meteorological warnings, rapid emergency response, and the efforts of local officials.
Early Sunday morning, Zhonghe village in western Guangdong province was struck by a landslide following a day of heavy rains from Typhoon Wutip. Thanks to timely evacuations, no casualties were reported among the village's 45 households and 57 residents. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
At 0:58 am, village cadre Liu Mingfang used a loudspeaker to urgently instruct residents to leave immediately.
At around 4 am, a landslide triggered by the downpour sent muddy water crashing down, submerging half of the village at the foot of the mountain in minutes. The evacuated villagers, already sheltered at a temporary resettlement site 100 meters away, watched in relief as the disaster unfolded.
Early Sunday morning, Zhonghe village in western Guangdong province was struck by a landslide following a day of heavy rains from Typhoon Wutip. Thanks to timely evacuations, no casualties were reported among the village's 45 households and 57 residents. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
In the hours before the landslide, Liu and her colleagues navigated flooded roads with flashlights, going door-to-door to wake residents and coordinate the evacuation, authorities reported.
Born in 1979, Liu was elected as a village cadre in July 2018 and became a member of the Communist Party of China in December 2020. Having engaged in disaster prevention and reduction work for years, Liu has now become experienced in this field.
Early Sunday morning, Zhonghe village in western Guangdong province was struck by a landslide following a day of heavy rains from Typhoon Wutip. Thanks to timely evacuations, no casualties were reported among the village's 45 households and 57 residents. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
"After receiving early warnings of natural disasters, such as rainstorms and landslides, we must pay close attention to details," she said. She advises observers to study surface water for clarity. When it becomes cloudy, she urges the importance of reporting to higher authorities immediately.
"On the night of the incident, this 'folk method' played a crucial role in protecting villagers' lives," she explained.
Early Sunday morning, Zhonghe village in western Guangdong province was struck by a landslide following a day of heavy rains from Typhoon Wutip. Thanks to timely evacuations, no casualties were reported among the village's 45 households and 57 residents. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Zhonghe village is located in Guizi Town, Maoming city of Guangdong province, an area affected by the extreme weather brought by typhoon recently.
