Recently, the eastern province of Kwazulu-Natal in south Africa
Continuous rains led to exceptionally heavy floods
19 April, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Governor Tsiccarra confirmed
Search and rescue personnel are in the Durban area
The remains of 5 victims were also found
Flooding has killed 448 people
More than 40 people are missing
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Besides
A total of 8,329 homes were damaged in the floods
3937 houses were completely destroyed
551 schools were damaged
13,556 households were affected
The minister of joint government and traditional affairs, Dramini Zuma, said on the 19th that the flood was the worst disaster in the history of KwaZulu-Natal. South African President Ramaphosa declared that the whole country of South Africa had entered a state of disaster on the evening of the 18th. The South African government has allocated R1 billion to help affected communities provide emergency assistance, rebuild homes and restore services and infrastructure.
Let's pull our eyes back to ourselves
In fact, the continent is also due to multiple factors such as climate
Floods are frequent
In 2021, the mainland will flood throughout the year
A total of 59.01 million people were affected
590 people were killed or missing as a result of the disaster
152,000 houses collapsed
The direct economic loss was 245.89 billion yuan
Uncle Lan had something to say
Why we come every summer
I am very worried about the country
Flooding?
This requires the skills of the representative of Uncle Lan's geography class
Tell me about that
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★ There are three major reasons for the frequent occurrence of flood disasters on the mainland
1. Uneven distribution of precipitation in the vast territory
China's average annual precipitation is actually not high, but the precipitation in various places shows a very obvious regionality, decreasing from the southeast coast to the northwest. Therefore, it is easy to form the phenomenon of "flooding in the south and drought in the north".
2. The rainfall time is concentrated and intense
The eastern and central regions of the mainland are located in the East Asian monsoon climate zone, which is affected by the Pacific and Indian Ocean monsoons, and the rainfall time is concentrated and the intensity is very strong. With the exception of northern Xinjiang and southern Hunan, more than 50% of precipitation is concentrated in most areas from May to September.
3. Special geographical terrain
The continental terrain of the continent is generally high in the west and low in the east, with a three-step ladder distribution. The eastern edge of the second staircase and the eastern edge of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau are the third staircase, during which the hills and plains are staggered from west to east, and there are many rivers and lakes, which are the most seriously affected areas caused by continental flooding.
Natural disasters are merciless
In front of nature
The power of the individual is so weak
Therefore, Uncle Lan suggested that everyone guard against micro-gradualism
Store knowledge and learn skills
Talent in the unexpected
Minimizes damage
Uncle Lan is here also for everyone
A set of self-help guides in case of floods was prepared
Of course, I hope you don't use it for a day
What should I prepare for before the flood arrives?
1. When receiving a flood forecast, adequate food, clothing, drinking water, daily necessities and necessary medical supplies should be prepared, and household valuables should be properly placed.
2. Save the communication equipment that is still available. Collect flashlights, whistles, mirrors, lighters, colorful clothes, and other items that can be used as signals to prepare for rescue.
3. Severe flooding usually occurs in rivers, coastal areas and low-lying areas. If you live in these places, be extra careful when there is continuous rain or heavy rainstorms.
4. Collect materials suitable for floating, such as wooden basins, wood, and large styrofoam, and process them into life-saving devices for urgent need.
How to save myself when there is a flood?
1. Threatened by flooding, if there is sufficient time, it should be moved to the hillside, highland, etc. in an organized manner according to the predetermined route; In the case of being surrounded by floodwaters, it is necessary to use boats, wooden rows, door panels, wooden beds, etc. as much as possible to make water transfers.
2. If the flood comes too quickly and it is too late to transfer, you can climb up to the roof, the high house, the tree, the high wall, do a temporary shelter, wait for rescue, and try not to swim alone to transfer.
3. In mountainous areas, if there is heavy rain, it is easy to break out flash floods. In this case, care should be taken to avoid crossing the river to prevent being swept away by flash floods, and also to prevent landslides, rolling stones, and mudslides.
4. When the high-voltage line tower is overturned, the wire is low or broken, it should be kept away from danger, not touched or approached, and prevent electric shock.
Source: Hunan Fire Comprehensive CCTV News Xiaoxiang Morning News, etc