Guangdong Floods: Over 23,000 Evacuated Amidst Heavy Rains
Quick Look
- Guangdong province in China has experienced heavy rainfall, leading to floods and the evacuation of over 23,000 people.
- Yangjiang Yangchun Tan Shui Town recorded the highest cumulative rainfall, with some areas experiencing waterlogging.
- Emergency response measures are in place.
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Why It Matters
Guangdong province has been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall. From May 20th to May 21st, Tan Shui Town in Yangjiang Yangchun recorded the highest cumulative rainfall in the province. Some areas have experienced flooding.
中新网广州5月22日电 (记者 王坚)广东连日暴雨，20日19时至21日19时，阳江阳春潭水镇录得全省最大累积雨量527.2毫米。据广东省应急管理厅22日消息，截至21日19时，全省累计提前转移23008人。
阳江部分地方出现内涝。阳江消防 供图
据气象部门监测显示，20日19时至21日19时，阳江阳春潭水镇录得全省最大累积雨量527.2毫米，12小时最大累积雨量440.3毫米；阳江阳春河口镇录得全省最大小时雨量131毫米；10个县区的19个镇街出现250毫米以上特大暴雨。
广东省应急管理厅介绍，截至21日19时，全省部分河道水位超警戒水位，清远连州步津站超警0.11米，韶关市武江油糍水库站超警0.09米，梅州兴宁瑶兴站超警0.05米，韶关武江韶关(二)站超警0.01米，阳江河堤站超警1.07米；全省其他河道水位均在警戒水位以下，水情基本平稳，未接报人员伤亡情况。
广东省应急管理厅表示，面对强降雨，全省坚决落实人员转移，“提前转、白天转、扩面转”措施，截至21日19时，全省累计提前转移23008人；广东省防总维持防汛Ⅳ级应急响应；河源、韶关、清远、茂名、阳江、江门6个地市和37个县区维持应急响应，其中阳春、阳东启动Ⅱ级应急响应。(完)
Open Questions
- What is the extent of the damage caused by the floods?
- Are there any reports of injuries or fatalities?
- What is the forecast for future rainfall?
- What are the long-term impacts on the affected regions?
