Chongqing Adjusts Flood Control Emergency Response Levels for Multiple Districts
Quick Look
- Chongqing has raised its flood control emergency response level for Yongchuan District to Level I and for 29 other districts to Level II due to severe rainfall.
- The heavy downpour in Yongchuan caused 17 people to go missing and 3 deaths.
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Why It Matters
Chongqing's Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has adjusted emergency response levels for multiple districts due to severe rainfall. Yongchuan District has been raised to Level I, and 29 other districts to Level II. This decision was made based on current rainfall and water conditions and in accordance with the Chongqing Flood Control and Drought Relief Emergency Plan.
中新网重庆5月24日电 (记者 刘相琳)重庆市应急管理局24日发布消息，重庆市防汛抗旱指挥部决定调整永川区为市级防汛一级应急响应，调整29个区县为市级防汛二级应急响应。
图为航拍暴雨过后的重庆永川区茶山竹海街道安溪村。中新网记者 何蓬磊 摄
结合当前雨水情情况，根据《重庆市防汛抗旱应急预案》有关规定，经会商研判，重庆市防汛抗旱指挥部决定自24日14时起，调整永川区为市级防汛一级应急响应，调整荣昌区、江津区、綦江区、潼南区、合川区、北碚区、两江新区、长寿区、涪陵区、丰都县、垫江县、忠县、石柱自治县、万州区、开州区、云阳县、城口县、奉节县、巫山县、巫溪县、巴南区、沙坪坝区、南岸区、铜梁区、武隆区、彭水自治县、大足区、璧山区、梁平区等29个区县为市级防汛二级应急响应，调整渝中区、大渡口区、九龙坡区、黔江区、南川区、秀山自治县、酉阳自治县、万盛经开区、西部科学城重庆高新区为市级防汛三级应急响应。
重庆永川防汛救援现场指挥部此前发布消息称，5月23日23时至24日8时20分许，永川区出现特大暴雨，辖区茶山竹海街道24日2时至4时最大雨量达到296.6毫米、最大小时雨量103.6毫米，因瞬时强降雨导致17人失联，3人死亡。(完)
Open Questions
- What is the current status of the 17 missing individuals?
- What are the full extent of damages caused by the floods?
- What further measures are being taken to assist affected residents?
- What is the forecast for future rainfall in the region?
