Yao'an Yao Ethnic Township in Lianzhou, Qingyuan, Guangdong, has recently been battered by persistent heavy rain. Since June 2, the township has recorded cumulative rainfall of up to 382.3 millimeters, while localized short-duration rainfall has exceeded 100 millimeters, heightening the risk of geological hazards including landslides.
At 10:50 p.m. on June 6, signs of a landslide emerged in Dadingkeng Village under the administration of the Xinjiu Village Committee in Yao'an Yao Ethnic Township. Zhao Muwang, a villager representative patrolling the village, spotted earth and rocks falling from the hillside behind the village, along with cracks appearing in the ground. He immediately went door to door to urge nearby residents to evacuate and reported the danger to village officials.
Local authorities quickly mobilized village officials, militia members, and grid workers to assist with the evacuation. All 15 residents of nine households were safely evacuated. About 10 minutes later, a large-scale landslide struck the hillside behind Dadingkeng Village.
Thanks to prompt detection, rapid warning, and a swift evacuation, the landslide caused no casualties. Damages were limited to parts of several buildings, a parking platform, and doors and windows.
Following the landslide, Lianzhou dispatched emergency response teams to the site, set up security cordons, closed hazardous road sections and at-risk areas, and stepped up patrols to prevent residents from returning to dangerous areas. On June 7, local authorities continued inspections and evacuations in at-risk areas, including Dadingkeng Village and Huangni'ao Village. Across the township, 28 residents from 18 households were safely evacuated.
All evacuated residents were properly accommodated. Temporary shelters were established to offer lodging, hot meals and daily necessities, all kept in good order.
Text | Zhang Xuanzhen (intern), Liu Lingzhi
Photo | Nanfang Plus
