The Pearl River Delta region and southern Guangdong region have recently been hit by continuous torrential rains, resulting in severe flooding. The extreme weather event has sparked widespread alerts and concerns, and local governments and relief agencies are responding urgently to mitigate the impact of the flooding.
Weather conditions
The Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong has been hit by continuous heavy rains since recently. This heavy rainfall weather system has caused flooding in many places. Continued rainfall caused river levels to rise sharply, overflowing their banks and flooding farmland, homes and roads. In addition, strong winds triggered by the storm exacerbated the severity of the flooding, causing power outages and traffic disruptions in the city.
Scope of influence
The heavy rainfall and flooding event affected many cities and villages in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Foshan. Similar weather disasters have been experienced in the southern region, including Nankunshan, Zhanjiang, Shantou, and Shanwei.
Emergency
The Guangdong provincial and local governments have taken a series of emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the floods. These measures include:
- Evacuation: Authorities have begun an emergency evacuation of the affected areas to ensure the safety of residents.
- Rescue operations: Rescue teams have been deployed to assist trapped people and provide urgently needed relief supplies.
- Flood Control Works: The government has initiated flood control works and strengthened the maintenance of river embankments and levees to withstand flooding.
- Early warning system: Authorities have alerted residents to weather warnings and emergency notices via radio, social media, and text messages.
Casualties and losses
At the moment, exact figures on casualties and property damage have not been released, as rescue efforts are still ongoing. However, there have been reports of missing people and serious damage to roads and houses. Rescuers are doing their utmost to ensure the safety of the people.
Outlook for the future
According to weather forecasts, the continuous heavy rainfall may last for several days, which means that the threat of flooding may further intensify. The government is calling on residents to remain vigilant, follow emergency guidelines, seek safe places and avoid crossing flooded roads. In addition, relief efforts will continue to ensure that residents in the affected areas receive emergency assistance.
The flood highlighted the potential threat to society from extreme weather events triggered by climate change, as well as the importance of emergency response and preparedness. Governments and people need to work together to deal with similar disasters that may occur in the future. We will continue to monitor this emergency and provide updates.