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Since the beginning of summer, floods have occurred frequently in various parts of the mainland, and the rainfall has been fierce and dangerous. At the same time, drowning and flood prevention slogans can be seen in the streets and alleys of the city.
Recently, a tragic accident occurred in Ya'an, Sichuan. Seven women were photographing in a river when they were suddenly swept away by a flash flood and died under the floodwater. The families blamed the government for its mismanagement, however, among netizens, most supported the government. So, who is responsible in this tragedy?
This tragedy occurred on August 9, 2023, when Ya'an, Sichuan Province was suffering from the scorching sun. In the sweltering summer, eleven women wearing sunhats and beautiful dresses decided to go out and take pictures.
They chose a river beach, which is very wide and has a dam that presents a unique landscape. The river flooded only their ankles, and women stood in a row hand in hand, ready to take photos.
Suddenly, however, the river became murky and a flood of mud and sand rushed in, instantly dispersing the women. The tide was so fierce and unforeseen that the women did not have time to react to the chance of escape.
Someone tried to swim to the riverbank, but the water was so fast that it didn't give her a chance at all. In the end, after emergency rescue, four women survived, but seven others tragically died.
The accident occurred in the Yulin Dam section of the Longxi River in Yucheng District, Ya'an City, Sichuan. On the same day, heavy rainfall occurred in the upstream area, and the Huanglong Reservoir began to discharge floodwaters. The local government issued a flood control notice warning of dangerous conditions upstream. The Yulin Dam section of the Longxi River itself is not a tourist attraction, it is an area where it is forbidden to go down the river without permission, and warning signs and red cordons are set up on both sides of the river.
Despite the obvious warning, the eleven local women ignored the ban and insisted on going down to the river to take pictures. According to local notices, the women were local residents and should have received flood control notices. However, they still chose to ignore the warnings, which led to this tragedy.
After combing through the incident, we can understand why most netizens support the government. The relevant government departments have done their best to fulfill their duty of warning and notification.
Due to limited resources, the government is unable to send round-the-clock patrols to deter potential dangers. Although the government has taken measures, it cannot stop the women from ignoring flood notices and warning signs and insisting on going down to the river to take pictures. This incident reflects some people's disregard for flood prevention awareness, but this is not an isolated case, similar incidents have occurred many times, which is one of the reasons why the government conducts flood prevention and drowning prevention propaganda every year.
Similar accidents occurred elsewhere last summer. On August 13, 2022, a flash flood broke out upstream of Longcaogou in Pengzhou, Sichuan, and tourists on the river beach continued to play in the water despite warnings. Government officials went to persuade them to leave, but many tourists ignored them and insisted on staying on the beach. The flash floods were raging and tourists did not have time to escape, killing seven people and injuring ten.
It is worth noting that Longcaogou, where the accident occurred, is not a tourist attraction, and the government has set up warning signs and barbed wire fences on the banks of the river on both sides to prohibit tourists from entering the river. However, tourists ignored these warnings, broke the barbed wire fence and entered the river to play in the water.
This Longcaogou beach has been labeled by some bloggers as "niche", "natural", "pristine" and other labels, becoming an Internet celebrity check-in point. Tourists come in a constant stream but ignore the danger of frequent flash floods in this place, which is not suitable for fun.
Although the government conducts annual flood prevention and drowning prevention propaganda, there are still people who are indifferent to the danger and go to these so-called wild Internet celebrity check-in points with a sense of luck. The tragedy of those who did not heed advice reminded us of the dangers of flash floods.
Every flood control and flood prevention warning has a profound effect
Behind the truth lies countless lives who have died because of contempt for danger. Therefore, it is especially important to be vigilant in the summer months, follow the rules, and do not go to the river without permission. When playing on the river beach, keep an eye out for weather changes around you to prevent sudden flooding.
We must cultivate a reverence for nature and cherish life. Everyone has only one life and cannot be ignored. In summer, it is especially important to observe the rules and do not play in places where access to the river is prohibited. In addition, we should always pay attention to the weather forecast so that we can avoid possible floods in time.
Taken together, these tragedies remind us of the power and danger of flash floods. The government has made efforts to prevent floods, but we as individuals also have a responsibility to comply with the rules and protect our own lives and those of others. It is hoped that through more publicity and education, the public's awareness of flood prevention and flood prevention can be improved, the incidence of similar tragedies can be reduced, and the summer will be safer and better. 1If you like this work, welcome to click "Follow" at the top right! Thank you for your encouragement and support, and hope to bring you a comfortable reading experience!
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